Senior Power Systems Designer at SpaceX

6 days ago


Redmond, Washington, United States Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Full time

Imagine being part of a team that's changing the face of space exploration. As a senior power systems designer at SpaceX, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the high-performance solar arrays, batteries, and power transmission components that power our Starlink satellite fleet.

As a mechanical engineer in this role, you'll be responsible for owning complex hardware from design to operation, including system sizing, development, analysis, qualification, production, integration, and flight operation. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Owning the design, analysis, fabrication, qualification, and flight operation of solar arrays, solar array deploy mechanisms, batteries, and other electromechanical components as the responsible engineer.
  • Performing in-depth first principles analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) to assess and optimize designs using computer-aided design (CAD) tools and hand calculations.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, math, engineering, or a related STEM discipline.

We estimate the salary for this role to be around $110,000.00 per year, based on industry standards and location. In addition to your technical skills and experience, we're looking for individuals who are able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, communicate complex ideas clearly, and demonstrate a commitment to innovation and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of talented engineers and scientists who are passionate about space exploration and committed to advancing the field through innovation and hard work.

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