Power Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)

The Starship Avionics team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel-opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space- at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry.

Become a part of this fast moving and world class Avionics team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. If you're ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary then you've come to the right place!

- Provide engineering expertise in design, system analysis, and testing of high voltage systems, including lithium-ion batteries, solid state load switches, DC-DC power converters, and power distribution optimization

- 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 of design, test, and production engineers to create new power electronics hardware

- 1+ years of experience with high voltage systems, lithium-ion batteries, solid state load switches, DC-DC power converters, or power distribution (personal projects, research, internships, and extracurricular academic projects qualify)

- Previous experience with DC-DC power converters, electric motors, lithium-ion batteries, or solid state load switches

- Experience with electric drivetrains in aircraft flight control surfaces, electric vehicle traction systems, or similar applications

- Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of electrical power systems

- Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability

- Familiarity with power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments

- Experience with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurement

- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Pay range: Level I: $105,000.00 - $122,500.00/per year Level II: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.