Sr. Power Electronics Engineer - Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (Starlink)

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Redmond, WA
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$135,000–$205,000 / 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 · Sr. Power Electronics Engineer - Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (Starlink)

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As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer on SpaceX's TWTA team, you will lead the design and development of high-voltage power supplies for satellite communication gateways, driving unparalleled performance in harsh environments. Your responsibilities include owning hardware projects from concept to production, designing sophisticated kV-level power supplies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and conducting rigorous testing to ensure reliability and efficiency. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like DC-DC power converters and high-frequency amplification systems, requiring expertise in magnetics, custom transformer design, and impedance measurement techniques. This role demands a passion for pushing the boundaries of power electronics and contributing to the future of space communications on a global scale.

Skills

DC-DC power converters Custom transformers and inductors Planar magnetics Impedance measurement Loop-gain measurement RF vacuum electronics High-voltage power supplies TWTA systems Electrical power system design Verification testing Analog sensing Telemetry System controls Magnetics

What you'll do

  • Own the full hardware lifecycle of kV-level power supplies for TWTA systems.
  • Design and rigorously test DC-DC power converters for harsh environments.
  • Define requirements to optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability in electrical power systems.
  • Lead comprehensive verification testing and analysis for electrical power systems.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define and refine power electronics hardware.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of professional experience in power converter development.
  • Experience with magnetics and custom transformer/inductor design, including planar magnetics.
  • Full-cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation.
  • Practical skills with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement.
  • Ability to lead comprehensive verification testing and analysis for electrical power systems.

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