SpaceX

Power Electronics Engineer (Starlink)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-01-10

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering expertise in design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters.
  • 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 multidisciplinary teams to create new power electronics hardware.
  • Engage in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics.
  • Ensure designs are suitable for harsh environments.
  • Select optimal architectures and components for power electronics systems.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline.
  • 1+ years of professional experience in power converter development.
  • Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design.
  • Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and radiation effects.
  • Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability.
  • Experience with AC-DC converters and power factor correction.
  • Familiarity with lithium-ion battery handling and safety.
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