SpaceX · 21 hours ago
Hardware Development Engineer - Power Electronics (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $135K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, focusing on their advanced broadband internet system, Starlink. The Hardware Development Engineer will design and develop power conversion and control systems for Starlink satellites, ensuring reliable internet service globally.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide engineering expertise in design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for harsh environments
Work on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements
Define and perform electrical power system verification testing and analysis
Work with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline
1+ years of professional experience in power converter development
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design
Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics
Working experience in voltage and current mode control and compensation design
Experience with AC-DC converters and power factor correction
Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies, with ability to select optimal architectures and components
Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability
Familiar with failure mode effects and criticality analysis
Familiarity with design of wire wound and planar inductors and transformers
Familiarity with power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments
Experience with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement
Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and knowledge of radiation effects
Familiarity with solar arrays as input power sources
Familiarity with lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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