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Sr. Power Electronics Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Electronics
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Hawthorne, CA$140k - $205kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior-level power electronics engineer role focused on developing high-reliability DC-DC converters, power distribution, and power system components for Starship spacecraft in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar discipline
  • 5+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research, internships and extracurricular academic projects qualify)

Skills

Required:Electrical engineering fundamentalsCircuit board design and layoutPower electronics design (DC-DC, converters, magnetics)CommunicationCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:High voltage systems and batteriesModeling, simulation, and testing of power electronicsFault tolerance and reliability designLaboratory measurement and testing

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • various other discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation with 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave as per policy
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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