Space Exploration Technologies
Work to advance the course of human history and pave the way to Mars.
SpaceX is a US based advanced technology company founded by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species.
"SpaceX is like Special Forces… we do the missions that others think are impossible. We have goals that are absurdly ambitious, but we're going to make them happen. We have the potential here at SpaceX to have an incredible effect on the future of humanity and life itself."
– Elon Musk
If you’re undaunted by the impossible, actively seeking out insanely challenging projects under tight schedules, and want to work with a remarkable organization pushing the envelope of human exploration, then you will want to be part of the SpaceX legacy.
We are actively seeking the brightest minds from all industries and technologies to continue building our world class team. Please visit spacex.com for additional information.
Power Electronics Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support in the area of design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft power electronics and DC-DC power converters 0.5W to 5kW.
- Participate in system and sub-system level design trades and develop requirements.
- Support electrical power system verification testing and analysis.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams of design, test, and production engineers to create new electrical power system components.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in electrical engineering.
- Familiarity with DC-DC power converter design and development. Candidate should have experience building a switching power supply from scratch.
- Knowledge of fundamental power converter topologies.
- Experience with magnetics analysis and selection.
- Experience with modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics.
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC compatibility.
- Passion for hardware simulation and development. Must be a hands-on engineer and excited to work in a fast paced environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- MS or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering
- Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and knowledge of radiation effects.
- Power supply testing and packaging for harsh environments.
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Additionally, those applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities on-site should contact the Human Resource Department at the above number.
Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resource Department at (310) 363-6000.
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