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SpaceX · 7 hours ago

Power Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Power Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics) will provide engineering expertise in the design, analysis, and testing of power converters, and work with multidisciplinary teams to create advanced power electronics hardware for space applications.

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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

DC-DC power converter developmentAnalog control designPower electronics testingCustom transformers designVoltageCurrent mode controlAC-DC convertersFault tolerance designBachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringMaster’s degree in electrical engineeringFailure mode effects analysisSpacecraft electrical power systems

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1+ years of 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
Previous experience with DC-DC power converter development
Previous experience working with magnetics and design of custom transformers and inductors, including planar magnetics
Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics
Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design
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

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 leave pursuant to Company policy

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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