Sr. Power Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX

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Hawthorne, CA
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$130,000–$180,000 / 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 Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)

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As a Senior Power Systems Engineer on the Starship Avionics team, you will play a critical role in developing advanced power systems for spacecraft, focusing on DC-DC power converters and custom magnetics. Your daily tasks include designing and testing high-efficiency power electronics, working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate your designs into complex spaceflight systems. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in the areas of power converter development, magnetics design, and planar magnetic technologies. This role demands a deep understanding of aerospace standards and regulations, as well as experience in rapid prototyping and iterative testing at unprecedented scales for the industry.

Skills

DC-DC PowerConverter Magnetics Transformers Inductors PlanarMagnetics

What you'll do

  • Design and develop advanced DC-DC power converters for space applications.
  • Optimize magnetics design, including custom transformers and inductors, for efficiency and reliability.
  • Implement planar magnetic technology to reduce size and weight of power systems.
  • Ensure compliance with ITAR regulations during the development process.
  • Collaborate on cost-effective solutions for high-performance avionics systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required
  • 5+ years of experience in power converter development
  • Experience with DC-DC power converter development
  • Previous work with magnetics and custom transformer design
  • Planar magnetic design and inductor design experience
  • ITAR compliance requirements must be met

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