Sr. Power Electronics Engineer - High Voltage, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Senior Power Electronics Engineer for its Starlink traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) team. The team develops high-voltage power supplies for gateway systems that deliver internet from the ground to satellites. The engineer will lead the design of kilovolt-level power supplies for high-frequency, high-bandwidth amplification systems and own hardware through its lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through testing, integration, iteration, production, and ground-station operation. The role involves close collaboration with RF, mechanical, systems integration, manufacturing, and other engineering teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline.
At least 5 years of professional experience in power converter development, through professional work, project- or research-based student experience, or a combination.
Experience working with magnetics and designing custom transformers and inductors, including planar magnetics.
Experience modeling, simulating, and testing power electronics.
Willingness to work extended hours and some weekends when needed for mission-critical deadlines.
Meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
Demonstrated full-cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation.
Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design.
Working experience with voltage-mode and current-mode control and design.
Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies and ability to select optimal architectures and components.
Understanding of fault-tolerant and reliability-focused design.
Familiarity with failure mode effects and criticality analysis.
Practical in-lab impedance-measurement and loop-gain-measurement skills.
Self-motivation and strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Own hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and ground-station operation.
Design, analyze, and rigorously test DC-DC power converters for harsh environments.
Design power supplies supporting tens of kilovolts and hundreds of watts.
Contribute to electrical power system and subsystem design trade-offs and shape requirements to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability.
Lead the definition and execution of verification testing and analysis for electrical power systems.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define power electronics hardware.
Rapidly iterate on designs, analysis, and tests to inform system trade-offs and product direction.
Work with digital embedded devices, analog sensing and telemetry, and system controls.
Demonstrate ownership of product outcomes throughout development and production.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Potential accrual of three weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law, for employees in Washington State.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.