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Power Electronics Engineer (Starlink) at SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

The Starlink Power Electronics Team designs and develops the power conversion and control systems at the heart of the Starlink satellites and portions of the ground systems - enabling the high-speed, low-latency broadband internet service provided by Starlink across the globe. The in-house designs run the gamut from low voltage to kV range, and powers from 1W to many kW. Applications include solar/MPPT, battery, motors/actuators, ion propulsion, laser optical links, and other vehicle systems. The ideal candidate excels at working in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment, has a passion for power systems, and a desire to own the full outcome from concept through production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering expertise in the area of 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

• 3+ years of experience in power converter development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering

• Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies, with ability to select optimal architectures and components

• 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

• 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 lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage

• Familiarity with solar arrays as input power sources

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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• Location:
  Redmond, WA
• Company:
  SpaceX