Power Electronics Engineer, High Voltage

SpaceX

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TL;DR · Power Electronics Engineer, High Voltage

Power Electronics Engineer - High Voltage (Starlink) joins the traveling wave tube amplifier team to develop high-voltage power supplies for space communication systems. This role involves owning the full hardware lifecycle, from conceptual design and prototyping through testing, integration, and high-volume production. The engineer will design and analyze DC-DC power converters capable of supporting tens of kilovolts and hundreds of watts in harsh environments. Key responsibilities include performing system trade studies, executing verification testing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance and reliability. Required skills include experience with magnetics, custom transformers, planar magnetics, and modeling or simulation of power electronics. Preferred qualifications include expertise in analog control, discrete logic design, voltage and current mode control, and DC-DC topologies. The role addresses the technical challenge of powering high-frequency, high-bandwidth amplification systems for ground-to-satellite internet delivery.

What you'll do

  • Own the full hardware lifecycle from conceptual design through high-volume production and operation.
  • Design and analyze DC-DC power converters capable of operating in harsh environments.
  • Develop high-voltage power supplies supporting tens of kilovolts and hundreds of watts for TWTA systems.
  • Perform comprehensive verification testing and analysis for electrical power systems.
  • Conduct design trades to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability for power subsystems.
  • Rapidly iterate on designs and test data to inform system-level trade studies and product direction.
  • Integrate hardware with digital embedded devices, analog sensing, and telemetry systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline.
  • At least 1 year of experience in power converter development through professional work, research, or project-based experience.
  • Experience with magnetics and the design of custom transformers and inductors, including planar magnetics.
  • Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics.
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies, analog control, and discrete logic design.
  • Working experience in voltage and current mode control and compensation design.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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