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.
SR. POWER ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (CREW STARSHIP)
The Crew Starship Avionics team has taken the challenge to develop avionics for the SpaceX Human Landing System which will soon carry astronauts to the moon as part of NASAs Artemis program. Across all systems from communications to power to life support to navigation and even creature comforts our teams hardware will safely support astronauts on their lunar mission while humanity looks on. This will be one of the most sophisticated and largest crewed vehicles flown in space and will be developed at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class development team working with super smart and motivated engineers and achieve truly audacious goals. Become a part of the Crew Starship Avionics team and support the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel - opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately make humans a multi-planetary species.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Rapidly develop high reliability spacecraft electronics and systems for Crew Starship vehicles with expertise in power electronics design
- Act as responsible engineer for flight hardware from conception through build qualification and ultimately flight operations
- Drive system and electrical architecture trades product requirements component selection design analysis schematic capture prototyping bring-up design documentation manufacturing planning and production test for electrical designs
- Provide technical leadership across the organization manage related risk and change across the program drive new technology introduction and provide mentoring for junior engineers
- Define validation approach and create development and qualification testing campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable flight hardware
- Act as liaison with NASA counterparts to provide technical insight and lead creation of deliverables for Crew Starship milestones
- Act as primary point of contact with experts from other teams and departments to ensure that fielded systems perform their intended function while being efficient manufacturable and reliable; challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering5 years of design experience designing power electronicsPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :
Passion for spaceflight and demonstrated experience designing high quality electronics for high reliability applicationsExperience developing new hardware not just incremental updatesExperience working through system trades pushing back on requirements and following through with verification and validationSelf-starter with demonstrated experience on multiple projects making hardware work within demanding time and resource constraintsDetailed knowledge and experience with multiple power conversion topologiesHigh level of proficiency with power stage component selection analysis and modelling including custom magneticsProficiency with filter design for stability noise rejection and surviving threat signalsProficiency with control loop design analysis and testingProficiency with testing power converters and working with hazardous voltagesProficiency with schematic capture and board layout producing clean and maintainable designs preferably in Altium or Circuit MakerHigh level of proficiency with circuit simulation tools and formal analysis methods such as derating and worst case circuit analysisHigh level of proficiency with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components including sophisticated test definition troubleshooting data collection and data reduction techniquesProficient at board level rework in support of development testingSolid working knowledge of EMI / EMC underlying physics and specifications along with best practices for design and strategies for addressing test exceedancesExperience producing high rate designs which are optimized for manufacturability and costProficiency writing software for test automation data review and design analysis preferably in MATLAB or PythonCross functional project management skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines as demonstrated on multiple programsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestonesCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
Pay range :
Sr. Power Electronics Engineer : $130000.00 - $200000.00 / per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options 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.
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.
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Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
Embedded Software,Electrical Engineering,System Design,Firmware,C / C++,LabView,PCB,Sensors,Signal Processing,Matlab,Fpga,Assembly
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 130000 - 200000