Power Electronics Engineer; Starlink

Position: Power Electronics Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, Washington, United States - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

135000.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Power Converter Development, Electrical Power System Design, DC-DC Power Converters, Analog Control Design, Discrete Logic Design, Modeling, Simulation, Testing, Voltage Mode Control, Current Mode Control, AC-DC Converters, Power Factor Correction, Fault Tolerance, Reliability, Inductor Design, Spacecraft Electrical Systems

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we do not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Space

X is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 7M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together.

We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

Our Power Electronics team designs and develops the power conversion and control systems at the heart of the Starlink satellites and portions of the ground systems – enabling the high-speed, low-latency broadband internet service provided by Starlink across the globe. As a member of the team, your designs will run the gamut from low voltage to kV range, and powers from 1W to many kW (other applications include solar/MPPT, battery, motors/actuators, ion propulsion, laser optical links, and other vehicle systems).

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline.

1+ years of professional experience in power converter development.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics.
• 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.
• Familiarity with solar arrays as input power sources.
• Familiarity with lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range:

• Power Electronics Engineer/Level I: $ - $ per year
• Power Electronics Engineer/Level II: $ - $ 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. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package  may also…