Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Design and develop power conversion and control systems for Starlink satellites and ground systems to enable global broadband internet.
Role type
Senior IC power electronics engineer (satellite systems)
Builds
DC-DC power converters, custom transformers/inductors, and power system sub-systems for spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite power systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DC-DC power converter design, magnetics design (custom transformers/inductors), modeling and simulation of power electronics, electrical power system verification testing, analog control design, discrete logic design
Preferred skills
Voltage and current mode control, AC-DC converters and power factor correction, fault tolerance and reliability design, failure mode effects analysis, spacecraft electrical power systems knowledge, radiation effects understanding, solar array integration, lithium-ion battery handling, impedance and loop-gain measurement
Technologies
DC-DC topologies, planar magnetics, solar arrays, lithium-ion batteries
Responsibilities
Design and analyze DC-DC power converters for harsh environments; Develop electrical power system requirements and perform sub-system level design trades; Execute verification testing and analysis for power systems; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create new power electronics hardware
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC