Hardware Development Engineer, Power (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Redmond, WA
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$105,000–$120,000 / yr
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Hardware Development Engineer, Power (Starlink)

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Join the Power Electronics team at Starlink as a Hardware Development Engineer, where you will design and develop power conversion and control systems for satellites and ground stations. Your daily tasks include working on a wide range of power applications from low voltage to kV levels, spanning 1W to many kW, including solar arrays, battery management, motors, ion propulsion, and laser optical links. You should have at least one year of professional experience in power converter development, familiarity with solar arrays and lithium-ion batteries, and expertise in relevant hardware design tools and languages. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the global expansion of high-speed, low-latency broadband internet services.

Skills

Solar arrays Lithium-ion batteries Power converter development Motor control Battery management systems Ion propulsion systems High voltage design Low voltage design PWM controllers MPPT algorithms DC-DC converters Thermal management EMI/RFI mitigation Safety standards CAD software Simulation tools Testing equipment Analog circuits Digital circuits

What you'll do

  • Design power conversion and control systems for Starlink satellites.
  • Develop power electronics from low voltage to kV range, 1W to kW.
  • Handle solar arrays as input power sources in system design.
  • Manage lithium-ion battery safety and usage in ground systems.
  • Create power solutions for satellite applications like ion propulsion.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of professional experience in power converter development
  • Familiarity with solar arrays and lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage
  • Experience across a range of voltage levels from low to kV
  • Ability to design power systems for various applications including satellite components
  • ITAR compliance and adherence to U.S. Department of State regulations

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