Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)

3 days, 10 hours ago
Full-time
Senior
IoT and Embedded Systems
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in power converter development.
  • Previous experience with DC-DC power converter development.
  • Previous experience working with magnetics, including custom transformers and inductors and planar magnetics.
  • Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics.
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field (preferred).
  • Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design (preferred).
  • Working experience in voltage- and current-mode control and compensation design (preferred).
  • Experience with AC-DC converters and power factor correction (preferred).
  • Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies and ability to select optimal architectures and components (preferred).
  • Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability (preferred).
  • Familiarity with failure mode effects and criticality analysis (preferred).
  • Familiarity with wire-wound and planar inductors and transformers (preferred).
  • Familiarity with power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments (preferred).
  • Experience with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement (preferred).
  • Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and knowledge of radiation effects (preferred).
  • Familiarity with lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage (preferred).
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.
  • U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization.

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