Hardware Development Engineer, Power (Starlink)
Core
Design, analyze, and test DC-DC power converters and electrical power systems for Starlink satellites and ground systems in harsh environments.
Role type
Hardware Development Engineer, Power Electronics
Builds
Power conversion and control systems for Starlink satellites and portions of ground systems
Domain
Aerospace / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DC-DC converter design, analog control design, discrete logic design, power system verification testing, voltage/current mode control, AC-DC converter design, power factor correction, fault tolerance design, failure mode effects analysis, inductor/transformer design, spacecraft power system knowledge, radiation effects knowledge, solar array integration, lithium-ion battery handling
Preferred skills
Master's degree in electrical engineering, modeling and simulation of power electronics, impedance measurement, loop-gain measurement, planar inductor design
Technologies
DC-DC topologies, AC-DC converters, solar arrays, lithium-ion batteries, spacecraft electrical 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 to create new power electronics hardware
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC