Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Starship Systems

SpaceX Corp.; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer (STARSHIP) to develop high-rel electronics for rockets and spacecraft. You will drive trades, capture requirements, select components, prototype, debug, and document tests for harsh environments.

The role emphasizes power electronics, circuit design, and reliability, with a focus on fast-paced, autonomous work. A Master’s degree and 5+ years in relevant design are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research, internships and extracurricular academic projects qualify).
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in high-reliability electronics for harsh environments and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for rockets and spacecraft.
• Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test.
• Design, analyze, and test DC-DC power converters and power distribution products for harsh environments.
• Work on electrical power system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive changes that improve efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit board design

High voltage systems

DC-DC converters

Reliability engineering

Manufacturing exposure

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer (STARSHIP) to develop high-rel electronics for rockets and spacecraft. You will drive trades, capture requirements, select components, prototype, debug, and document tests for harsh environments.

The role emphasizes power electronics, circuit design, and reliability, with a focus on fast-paced, autonomous work. A Master’s degree and 5+ years in relevant design are highly valued.