Sr. Power Electronics Engineer - Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (Starlink)

SpaceX(11 days ago)

Redmond, WAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$130,000 - $200,000Engineering

About this role

A Senior Power Electronics Engineer on the Starlink Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier team focused on developing high-voltage power supplies and power-conversion hardware for Starlink ground gateways. The role supports the design and delivery of mission-critical power electronics to enable high-performance satellite communications and works closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and manufacturing.

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Required Skills

Power Electronics
High Voltage
DC-DC Converters
Magnetics Design
Simulation
Testing
Analog Control
System Integration
Failure Analysis
Embedded Devices

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.