Sr. Power Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)
Core
Design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters and electrical power systems for harsh space environments.
Role type
Senior IC power systems engineer (space avionics)
Builds
DC-DC power converters, custom transformers, inductors, and spacecraft electrical power systems
Domain
Aerospace / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DC-DC power converter development, analog control design, discrete logic design, voltage and current mode control, planar magnetics design, impedance measurement, loop-gain measurement, radiation effects analysis, fault tolerance design, power factor correction
Preferred skills
Master's degree in electrical engineering, modeling and simulation of power electronics, AC-DC converter design, design for reliability, failure mode effects analysis, wire wound inductor design, spacecraft power systems knowledge
Technologies
DC-DC topologies, planar magnetics, analog control, discrete logic, impedance measurement tools, loop-gain measurement equipment
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 to create new power electronics hardware
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC