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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title:
Senior Spacecraft Avionics, Power and Wiring (APW) Engineer
Reporting To:
Engineer Sr., Systems
Work Schedule:
Hybrid – Arvada, CO
Moog is a world-class provider of spacecraft propulsion systems, avionics, flight software, and structures. Our depth of expertise in these subsystems positions us uniquely to develop a high-value vertically integrated space vehicle solution to our customers. We invite top performers to apply to become a part of our lean and agile team.
The Arvada, CO location is nestled near the foothills of the front range, just west of Denver. The office is a 10-minute drive from downtown Golden and Arvada and is an easy commute from most of the Denver Metro area. Colorado offers year-round outdoor activities and is a melting pot of cultures.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Moog’s Space and Defense Group is seeking an experienced Senior Spacecraft Avionics, Power and Wiring (APW) Engineer to join our Space Vehicles team in Arvada, CO. This includes all phases from conceptual design to development, integration, test, and delivery. Typical space vehicle applications include spacecraft buses, a “smart upper stage”, an in-space transfer vehicle, and a hosted payload platform. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the power subsystem and working side-by-side with other engineers in a team environment. You will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and will have a 9/80 hybrid work schedule, which provides every other Friday off!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for the Senior Spacecraft Avionics, Power and Wiring (APW) Engineer role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant aerospace electrical engineering experience.
- Experience defining or integrating avionics, command-and-data-handling, electrical power, and harness architectures.
- Experience developing and interpreting electrical schematics, block diagrams, interface-control documents, I/O assignments, connector pinouts, and wiring or harness drawings.
- Experience performing spacecraft electrical analyses, such as power budgets, battery and solar-array sizing, and voltage drop analysis.
- Experience supporting electrical hardware through requirements, design, procurement, manufacturing, integration, test, troubleshooting, and delivery.
- Experience leading technical teams, design reviews, supplier oversight, trade studies, and anomaly investigations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical information to multidisciplinary teams, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
- Ability to support occasional travel and off-shift testing and support when required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be great if you also had:
- 7+ years of spacecraft or high-reliability aerospace electrical systems experience, including 3+ years of direct spacecraft avionics, electrical power, and/or wiring experience.
- Demonstrated technical ownership of a spacecraft avionics or APW subsystem through design, integration, environmental test, and delivery.
- Experience with redundant and fault-tolerant avionics architectures, command and telemetry interfaces, time synchronization, and hardware-to-flight-software interfaces.
- Knowledge of grounding, bonding, shielding, isolation, fault protection, EMC/EMI, workmanship, and verification principles and standards.
- Experience with spacecraft data buses and electrical interfaces, such as SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, RS-422/485, or comparable protocols.
- Knowledge of radiation effects and radiation-tolerant avionics design considerations.
- Experience with spacecraft EMI/EMC design, analysis, troubleshooting, and test.
- Experience with electrical simulation, analysis, ECAD, or harness-design tools.
- Experience with lithium-ion batteries, solar arrays, spacecraft power electronics, or high-energy electrical systems.
- Experience performing component derating, power quality, and worst-case circuit analyses.
As the Senior Spacecraft Avionics, Power and Wiring (APW) Engineer, you will:
- Develop and maintain a system-level understanding of the spacecraft bus and its avionics, electrical power, and wiring (APW) architectures, interfaces, operating modes, and mission constraints.
- Define and manage spacecraft avionics architectures, including flight computers, command and data handling, data-acquisition hardware, data buses, time synchronization, and command, telemetry, analog, discrete, and digital interfaces.
- Define spacecraft electrical power architectures, including generation, energy storage, regulation, distribution, switching, grounding, redundancy, load shedding, and fault protection.
- Perform trade studies and electrical analyses, including power budgets, mission load profiles, solar-array and battery sizing, component derating, voltage drop, power quality, inrush current, and worst-case circuit analyses.
- Develop and maintain functional block diagrams, electrical schematics, interface-control documents, I/O and power-switching assignments, connector pinouts, and cable/harness designs.
- Define grounding, bonding, shielding, isolation, cable separation, wire sizing, connector selection, and harness routing requirements.
- Coordinate APW requirements and interfaces with systems engineering, flight software, GNC, communications, payload, thermal, mechanical, propulsion, and other spacecraft disciplines.
- Develop and manage APW requirements, technical baselines, verification plans, and fault-detection, isolation, and recovery approaches throughout the program lifecycle.
- Work with Moog Supply Chain and suppliers of avionics, power electronics, batteries, solar arrays, harnesses, and other electrical hardware to support procurement and provide technical oversight.
- Prepare and present technical content for trade studies, design reviews, test-readiness reviews, customer presentations, and proposals.
- Develop and support electrical ground support equipment (EGSE), integration plans, test procedures, and verification documentation in coordination with other disciplines.
- Support manufacturing, integration, functional and environmental testing, EMC/EMI testing, troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and delivery of the APW subsystem.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship while supporting program cost, schedule, risk, and proposal activities.
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
- Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week on a 9/80 schedule.
SALARY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
Arvada, CO $115,000.00–$170,000.00 Annually
SALARY RANGE DISCLAIMER
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.
INTRODUCTION
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title:
Senior Spacecraft Avionics, Power and Wiring (APW) Engineer
Reporting To:
Engineer Sr., Systems
Work Schedule:
Hybrid – Arvada, CO
Moog is a world-class provider of spacecraft propulsion systems, avionics, flight software, and structures. Our depth of expertise in these subsystems positions us uniquely to develop a high-value vertically integrated space vehicle solution to our customers. We invite top performers to apply to become a part of our lean and agile team.
The Arvada, CO location is nestled near the foothills of the front range, just west of Denver. The office is a 10-minute drive from downtown Golden and Arvada and is an easy commute from most of the Denver Metro area. Colorado offers year-round outdoor activities and is a melting pot of cultures.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Moog’s Space and Defense Group is seeking an experienced Senior Spacecraft Avionics, Power and Wiring (APW) Engineer to join our Space Vehicles team in Arvada, CO. This includes all phases from conceptual design to development, integration, test, and delivery. Typical space vehicle applications include spacecraft buses, a “smart upper stage”, an in-space transfer vehicle, and a hosted payload platform. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the power subsystem and working side-by-side with other engineers in a team environment. You will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and will have a 9/80 hybrid work schedule, which provides every other Friday off!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for the Senior Spacecraft Avionics, Power and Wiring (APW) Engineer role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant aerospace electrical engineering experience.
- Experience defining or integrating avionics, command-and-data-handling, electrical power, and harness architectures.
- Experience developing and interpreting electrical schematics, block diagrams, interface-control documents, I/O assignments, connector pinouts, and wiring or harness drawings.
- Experience performing spacecraft electrical analyses, such as power budgets, battery and solar-array sizing, and voltage drop analysis.
- Experience supporting electrical hardware through requirements, design, procurement, manufacturing, integration, test, troubleshooting, and delivery.
- Experience leading technical teams, design reviews, supplier oversight, trade studies, and anomaly investigations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical information to multidisciplinary teams, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
- Ability to support occasional travel and off-shift testing and support when required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It would be great if you also had:
- 7+ years of spacecraft or high-reliability aerospace electrical systems experience, including 3+ years of direct spacecraft avionics, electrical power, and/or wiring experience.
- Demonstrated technical ownership of a spacecraft avionics or APW subsystem through design, integration, environmental test, and delivery.
- Experience with redundant and fault-tolerant avionics architectures, command and telemetry interfaces, time synchronization, and hardware-to-flight-software interfaces.
- Knowledge of grounding, bonding, shielding, isolation, fault protection, EMC/EMI, workmanship, and verification principles and standards.
- Experience with spacecraft data buses and electrical interfaces, such as SpaceWire, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, RS-422/485, or comparable protocols.
- Knowledge of radiation effects and radiation-tolerant avionics design considerations.
- Experience with spacecraft EMI/EMC design, analysis, troubleshooting, and test.
- Experience with electrical simulation, analysis, ECAD, or harness-design tools.
- Experience with lithium-ion batteries, solar arrays, spacecraft power electronics, or high-energy electrical systems.
- Experience performing component derating, power quality, and worst-case circuit analyses.
As the Senior Spacecraft Avionics, Power and Wiring (APW) Engineer, you will:
- Develop and maintain a system-level understanding of the spacecraft bus and its avionics, electrical power, and wiring (APW) architectures, interfaces, operating modes, and mission constraints.
- Define and manage spacecraft avionics architectures, including flight computers, command and data handling, data-acquisition hardware, data buses, time synchronization, and command, telemetry, analog, discrete, and digital interfaces.
- Define spacecraft electrical power architectures, including generation, energy storage, regulation, distribution, switching, grounding, redundancy, load shedding, and fault protection.
- Perform trade studies and electrical analyses, including power budgets, mission load profiles, solar-array and battery sizing, component derating, voltage drop, power quality, inrush current, and worst-case circuit analyses.
- Develop and maintain functional block diagrams, electrical schematics, interface-control documents, I/O and power-switching assignments, connector pinouts, and cable/harness designs.
- Define grounding, bonding, shielding, isolation, cable separation, wire sizing, connector selection, and harness routing requirements.
- Coordinate APW requirements and interfaces with systems engineering, flight software, GNC, communications, payload, thermal, mechanical, propulsion, and other spacecraft disciplines.
- Develop and manage APW requirements, technical baselines, verification plans, and fault-detection, isolation, and recovery approaches throughout the program lifecycle.
- Work with Moog Supply Chain and suppliers of avionics, power electronics, batteries, solar arrays, harnesses, and other electrical hardware to support procurement and provide technical oversight.
- Prepare and present technical content for trade studies, design reviews, test-readiness reviews, customer presentations, and proposals.
- Develop and support electrical ground support equipment (EGSE), integration plans, test procedures, and verification documentation in coordination with other disciplines.
- Support manufacturing, integration, functional and environmental testing, EMC/EMI testing, troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and delivery of the APW subsystem.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship while supporting program cost, schedule, risk, and proposal activities.
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
- Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week on a 9/80 schedule.
SALARY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
Arvada, CO $115,000.00–$170,000.00 Annually
SALARY RANGE DISCLAIMER
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.
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Which companies sponsor visas for power engineers in Colorado?
Xcel Energy, Black Hills Energy, and Holy Cross Energy are among the Colorado-based utilities with histories of sponsoring international engineers. Federal contractors and research institutions operating near Denver and Golden, including those supporting the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, also sponsor power engineers. Larger engineering consulting firms serving Colorado's transmission and grid infrastructure projects are additional sources of sponsorship activity.
Which visa types realistically fit power engineer roles in Colorado?
Power engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation, making the H-1B visa the most common path for international candidates. The H-1B requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering field and is subject to an annual cap and selection process. Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN visa status under the USMCA Engineer category, which has no cap and is renewable. Australian nationals may qualify for the E-3 visa, which also requires a specialty occupation and carries a separate annual cap. All three require employer sponsorship and a certified Labor Condition Application filed by the employer before the visa is issued.
How to find power engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate lists Colorado power engineer roles from employers with verified sponsorship histories, so you can search specifically for companies that have filed for engineering positions rather than contacting employers speculatively. Filtering by Colorado and power engineering on Migrate Mate surfaces active roles at utilities, federal contractors, and energy consulting firms across the Front Range and western slope, saving significant time in a job search where sponsorship history matters.
Which cities in Colorado have the most power engineer sponsorship jobs?
Denver and its metro suburbs account for the largest share of power engineer sponsorship activity, driven by utility headquarters, engineering consultancies, and federal energy research operations. Fort Collins sees hiring tied to Colorado State University's energy research programs and nearby clean energy startups. Pueblo has historically supported coal and natural gas infrastructure roles, while Golden and Lakewood attract candidates interested in federal laboratory and renewable energy project work.
Are there state-specific factors that affect power engineer visa sponsorship in Colorado?
Colorado's accelerated transition toward renewable energy under state policy targets has expanded demand for power engineers with expertise in grid integration, wind, and solar systems, areas where domestic talent shortages are most acute and employer willingness to sponsor is generally higher. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden creates a pipeline through research fellowships that can lead to full-time sponsored positions. Colorado's large public university system, including Colorado State and the Colorado School of Mines, also generates employer relationships that sometimes extend to international graduates seeking sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored power engineer jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.