Sr. Power Electronics Engineer - Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (Starlink)

SR. POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER - TRAVELING WAVE TUBE AMPLIFIER (STARLINK) At the company, we’re leveraging experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. The traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) team is developing advanced RF vacuum electronics and high‑voltage power supplies for space communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own hardware from conceptual design through high‑volume production and ground station operation Deliver engineering expertise in designing, analyzing, and rigorously testing DC‑DC power converters built to thrive in harsh environments Design power supplies that support 10s of kilovolts and hundreds of watts Dive into electrical power system and sub‑system design trades, shaping requirements that optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability Lead in defining and executing comprehensive verification testing and analysis for electrical power systems Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to define power electronics hardware Rapidly iterate on designs, analysis and test to inform high‑level systems trades and steer overall product direction Interact with digital embedded devices, analog sensing and telemetry, system controls, etc. Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline 5+ years of professional experience in power converter development via professional work experience, project/research‑based student experience, or a combination of both Previous experience working with magnetics and custom transformer and inductor design, including planar magnetics Experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field Demonstrated full‑cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design Working experience in voltage and current mode control and compensation design Strong grasp of DC‑DC topologies, with ability to select optimal architectures and components Understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliability Familiar with failure mode effects and criticality analysis Practical skills with in‑lab impedance measurement and loop‑gain measurement Self‑motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing to work extended hours and some weekends if needed for mission‑critical deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range: $135,000.00 – $205,000.00 per year. Base salary is just one part of the total rewards package. Eligible employees may receive long‑term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards), discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various discounts and perks. Employees accrue three weeks of paid vacation, are eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year, and receive paid sick time in compliance with Washington State law. Company shuttles are offered from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Digital Space LLC