Sr. Power Electronics Engineer (Starship)
Core
Design, analyze, and test high-reliability DC-DC power converters and power distribution products for rockets and spacecraft in harsh environments.
Role type
Senior IC power electronics engineer (spaceflight)
Builds
High-reliability electrical power systems and sub-systems for orbital flight vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DC-DC topology selection, switching power converter design, power magnetics design, analog control loops, EMI/EMC compliance, high-voltage device handling, lithium-ion battery integration, circuit board layout for high-speed digital, failure mode effects analysis, radiation effects knowledge, hardware automation scripting
Preferred skills
Planar magnetics design, voltage and current mode control compensation, spacecraft electrical power system experience, design for fault tolerance, in-lab impedance and loop-gain measurement, productization of electronics
Technologies
Custom transformers, inductors, solid state load switches, motor inverters, sensor signal conditioning circuits, benchtop equipment automation
Responsibilities
Drive system trades and requirements capture for electrical power systems; Design, analyze, and test DC-DC power converters and power distribution products; Develop schematics, prototypes, and documentation for high-reliability electronics; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system efficiency and manufacturability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
