Power Electronics Engineer, Satellites (Starlink) at SpaceX · Redmond

Summary: SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is deploying Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. The Power Electronics Engineer will design and develop power conversion and control systems for Starlink satellites, contributing to the high-speed, low-latency broadband service provided globally. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Power converter development, Analog control design, Voltage, current control Important Skills: AC-DC converters, DC-DC topologies, Fault tolerance design, Power supply testing Nice-to-Have Skills: Team collaboration, Problem-solving, Communication skills 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, Various other discounts and perks, 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