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Job Location drjobs

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 115000 - 135000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

The Starship electrical hardware development 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 multiplanetary 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 hardware development team work with super smart and motivated engineers and achieve truly audacious goals. If youre ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multiplanetary then youve come to the right place!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide engineering expertise in design analysis and testing of DCDC power converters for harsh environments
  • Work on electrical power system and subsystem 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering
  • 1 years of experience in power converter development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Masters degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • Previous experience with DCDC power converter development
  • Previous experience working with magnetics and design of custom transformers and inductors including planar magnetics
  • Experience in modeling simulation and testing of power electronics
  • Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design
  • Experience in modeling simulation and testing of power electronics
  • Working experience in voltage and current mode control and compensation design
  • Experience with ACDC converters and power factor correction
  • Strong grasp of DCDC 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
  • Familiarity with design of wire wound and planar inductors and transformers
  • Familiarity with power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments
  • Experience with inlab impedance measurement and loopgain measurement
  • Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and knowledge of radiation effects

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Hardware Development Engineer/Level I: $100000.00 $120000.00/per year
Hardware Development Engineer/Level II: $115000.00 $135000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 longterm 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.

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