Hardware Development Engineer, Power (Starlink) at SpaceX

Department: Satellite Bus EngineeringEducation: education_required

Compensation

$105,000 – $145,000/yr

Location: Redmond, Washington
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: May 7, 2026

Description

SpaceX is hiring a Hardware Development Engineer, Power (Starlink) to design, analyze, test, and develop DC-DC power converters and electrical power systems for Starlink satellites and ground systems. The role involves power conversion and control system design, requirements development, verification testing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary hardware teams. Candidates need a STEM bachelor’s degree and at least one year of power converter development experience; the position offers Level I and Level II base salary ranges and comprehensive benefits.

Required Skills

DC-DC converters
Analog control
Discrete logic
Power electronics
Power factor correction
DC-DC topologies
Fault tolerance
Loop-gain measurement
Radiation effects
Lithium-ion batteries

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline
Required Previous Experiences: At least 1 year of professional experience in power converter development
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Strong grasp of analog control and discrete logic design
Experience modeling, simulating, and testing power electronics
Experience with voltage and current mode control and compensation design
Experience with AC-DC converters and power factor correction
Strong grasp of DC-DC topologies and component selection
Understanding of fault tolerance and reliability design
Familiarity with failure mode effects and criticality analysis
Familiarity with wire-wound and planar inductors and transformers
Familiarity with power supply testing and harsh-environment packaging
Experience with in-lab impedance and loop-gain measurement
Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and radiation effects
Familiarity with solar arrays as input power sources
Familiarity with lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage
Translation Company Name: SpaceX