SpaceX
Power Systems Engineer (Starship Avionics)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Power Systems Engineer to design and validate advanced electrical power systems for Starship avionics, including high-voltage batteries, converters, and distribution networks. You'll collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop cutting-edge space electronics and contribute to humanity's multi-planetary future.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze high-voltage systems including lithium-ion batteries, DC-DC converters, and load switches
- Conduct system-level electrical power design trades and develop technical requirements
- Execute verification testing and analysis of power systems and subsystems
- Partner with design, test, and production teams to develop flight-ready power electronics hardware
- Optimize power distribution architecture for space applications
- Support mission-critical deadlines with extended hours as needed
What they're looking for
- High-voltage power system design and analysis
- Lithium-ion battery expertise
- DC-DC power converter design
- Solid state load switch knowledge
- Power system modeling and simulation
- Fault tolerance and reliability engineering
- Test and measurement (impedance, loop-gain)
- Harsh environment power supply design
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($105K–$150K based on level and experience)
- Stock options and long-term cash incentives
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match eligibility
- 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave and disability insurance
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a high-voltage power system you've designed or analyzed—what were the key challenges and trade-offs you made?
- Describe your hands-on experience with lithium-ion batteries or DC-DC converters. What was your role and what did you learn?