SpaceX · 11 hours ago
Sr. Power Electronics Engineer - Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX 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. The Sr. Power Electronics Engineer will lead the design of sophisticated kV-level power supplies for Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier systems, owning the full hardware lifecycle while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and ground station operation
Deliver engineering expertise in designing, analyzing, and rigorously testing of DC-DC power converters built to thrive in harsh environments
Design power supplies that support 10s of kilovolts and hundreds of watts
Dive into electrical power system and sub-system design trades, shaping requirements that optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability
Lead in defining and executing comprehensive verification testing and analysis for electrical power systems
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to define power electronics hardware
Rapidly iterate on designs, analysis and test to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction
Interact with digital embedded devices, analog sensing and telemetry, system controls, etc
Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline
5+ years of professional experience in power converter development via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both
Previous experience working with magnetics and design of custom transformers and inductors, including planar magnetics
Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics
Willing to work extended hours and some weekends if needed for mission critical deadlines
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering or 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 in voltage and current mode control and compensation design
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
Practical skills with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral 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
Access to a 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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
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