Power Electronics Engineer (Starship)Posted today$140K

Hawthorne, CAManufacturing

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • 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

  • Work with experts from other teams and departments to drive changes that make: the system more efficient, manufacturable, and reliable. Challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships.

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar discipline

What they're looking for

  • + 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
  • Passion for spaceflight and curiosity for electronics in high-reliability applications
  • Excitement for making systems smarter, better, faster, cheaper