Power Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Power Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics) to design, analyze, and test high voltage power systems for Starship. You will collaborate with design, test, and production teams to advance power electronics hardware for spaceflight.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering and 1+ years’ experience with HV systems, batteries, and related components, with readiness for extended hours when deadlines arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 1+ years of experience with high voltage systems and related power components.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise in design, system analysis, and testing of high voltage systems.
• Work on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements.
• Define and perform electrical power system verification testing and analysis.
• Collaborate with design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware.

Skills

DC-DC converters

Electric motors

Lithium batteries

Solid state switches

Electric drivetrains

Modeling & testing

Fault tolerance

Harsh environment packaging

Impedance measurement

Loop-gain measurement

High voltage systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering expertise in design, system analysis, and testing of high voltage systems, including lithium-ion batteries, solid state load switches, DC-DC power converters, and power distribution optimization
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 1+ years of experience with high voltage systems, lithium-ion batteries, solid state load switches, DC-DC power converters, or power distribution (personal projects, research, internships, and extracurricular academic projects qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience with DC-DC power converters, electric motors, lithium-ion batteries, or solid state load switches
• Experience with electric drivetrains in aircraft flight control surfaces, electric vehicle traction systems, or similar applications
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of electrical power systems
• Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability
• Familiarity with power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments
• Experience with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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