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Power Electronics Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX· Satellite Bus Engineering
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Redmond, WA$105k - $120kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Power Electronics Engineer position at SpaceX for Starlink satellites, focused on design, analysis, testing, and verification of power conversion and control systems across a wide range of voltages and power levels for satellites and related ground 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in power converter development

Skills

Required:Electrical engineering fundamentalsPower converter design
Nice to have:Analog control and discrete logic designModeling, simulation, and testing of power electronicsAC-DC converters and power factor correctionDC-DC topologies and component selectionFault tolerance and reliability designFailure mode effects and criticality analysisInductors/transformers designSpacecraft electrical power systems and radiation effectsSolar arrays and lithium-ion battery handling

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and potential stock-based incentives
  • discounts and perks
  • company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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