Power Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for harsh environments
• Work on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements
• Define and perform electrical power system verification testing and analysis
• Work with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• 1+ years of experience in power converter development
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Previous experience with DC-DC power converter development
• Previous experience working with magnetics and design of custom transformers and inductors, including planar magnetics
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics
• Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design
• Working experience in voltage and current mode control and compensation design
• Experience with AC-DC converters and power factor correction
• 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
• Familiarity with design of wire wound and planar inductors and transformers
• Familiarity with power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments
• Experience with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement
• Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and knowledge of radiation effects
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Pay Range:
• Power Systems Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
• Power Systems Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
• ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

Benefits

Additional Information

SpaceX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS) The Starship Avionics team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel-opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space- at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class Avionics team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. If you're ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary then you've come to the right place!

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