Power Electronics Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Redmond, WA, United States
Power Electronics Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 9M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and software that brings it all together.
Our 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 high‑speed, low‑latency broadband internet service worldwide. Design work spans low voltage to kV ranges, and 1W to many kW power levels across applications such as solar/MPPT, battery, motors/actuators, ion propulsion, laser optical links, and other vehicle systems.
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
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline
1+ years of professional experience in power converter development
Preferred Skills and Experience
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
Additional Requirements
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission‑critical deadlines
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range:
Power Electronics Engineer/Level I: $100,000 – $120,000 per year
Power Electronics Engineer/Level II: $115,000 – $135,000 per year
Base salary is part of a total rewards package that may include long‑term incentives, company stock, stock options, discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, medical vision and dental coverage, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and travel shuttles.
Export Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Statement
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation may contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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Redmond, WA
SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 9M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and software that brings it all together.
Our 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 high‑speed, low‑latency broadband internet service worldwide. Design work spans low voltage to kV ranges, and 1W to many kW power levels across applications such as solar/MPPT, battery, motors/actuators, ion propulsion, laser optical links, and other vehicle systems.
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
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline
1+ years of professional experience in power converter development
Preferred Skills and Experience
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
Additional Requirements
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission‑critical deadlines
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range:
Power Electronics Engineer/Level I: $100,000 – $120,000 per year
Power Electronics Engineer/Level II: $115,000 – $135,000 per year
Base salary is part of a total rewards package that may include long‑term incentives, company stock, stock options, discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, medical vision and dental coverage, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and travel shuttles.
Export Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Statement
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation may contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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