Power Electronics Engineer, Consumer Hardware & Gateways (Starlink)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, CONSUMER HARDWARE & GATEWAYS (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to serve populations with little or no connectivity. We design, build, launch, and operate the world's largest constellation of satellites, enabling us to operate a global internet network unbounded by traditional ground infrastructure limitations. Starlink also designs, builds, and delivers high-volume consumer hardware that allows users to connect to these satellites within minutes of unboxing, as well as the high-power gateway infrastructure we deploy regionally throughout the world. The root of SpaceX’s success so far lies in our mission to keep engineering and production in-house, which enables a tight feedback loop, nimble decision-making, and speedy deliverables. With millions of daily users worldwide already online, Starlink is truly a game-changer and levels the playing field for those who were previously unconnected. As a Power Electronics Engineer on Starlink in Bastrop, you will own converters and power architecture for hardware that talks to the constellation. This role covers two product classes on the same team; you may focus on one or work across both. Gateway / infrastructure: design high-power (multi-kW) AC/DC, DC/DC, and power distribution for outdoor ground-station electronics that must survive heat, cold, lightning, and poor grid quality while staying on-air. Consumer / user terminals: design the power path for products we ship by the million (user terminals, routers, accessories). Cost, yield, DFM/DFA, test time, and weeks-not-months iteration matter as much as efficiency. You will be in the factory loop, not only the lab. Our customers include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users in rural or developing areas. You will own hardware from concept through production ramp and will present design trades to senior leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, and test highly reliable power electronics for hardware that communicates with our satellitesProvide engineering expertise in the design, analysis, and testing of AC/DC and DC-DC converters from watt-class boards through multi-kW racksArchitect system-level power distribution; lead design trades and development of requirements with RF, thermal, mechanical, test, and firmwareOwn schematic capture, magnetics specification, control-loop design, and layout constraints through prototype bring-upDefine and perform electrical power system verification: efficiency, thermal, EMC, surge/transient, and reliabilityWork with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to take new power electronics from EVT through production ramp and cost-down BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline1+ years of experience designing power electronics (converters, magnetics, or power stages); internships or extracurricular experience is applicable PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in electrical engineering3+ years of experience in power converter developmentStrong understanding of AC/DC and DC-DC topologies, with ability to select optimal architectures and componentsStrong understanding of analog control and discrete logic designStrong understanding of design for fault tolerance and reliabilityExperience solving EMC related issuesExperience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronicsExperience in voltage and current mode control and compensation designExperience with AC-DC converters and power factor correctionExperience with in-lab impedance measurement and loop-gain measurementFamiliarity with the design of wire-wound and planar inductors and transformersExperience with either high-volume consumer power (cost, DFM, NPI) or high-power outdoor/infrastructure suppliesExperience with power-stage PCB layout (switching loops, grounding, EMI) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines ITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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.Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.