Power Engineer

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spacex

Power Engineer

Redmond, WA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. POWER ENGINEER (MODELLING, ANALYSISAND DESIGN)

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Perform modeling of spacecraft electrical power system, including solar module/array, power conversion, battery and power distribution
    • Analyze and verify vehicle electrical power modes and power budget; develop load models
    • Model electrical power system performance and derive power system component requirements, including power generation, energy storage, and power distribution sizing
    • Perform analysis to assist in power system topology trades and decisions
    • Analyze and track electrical power system key performance metrics during system design phase

     BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering 
    • 2+ years of experience in electrical power system modeling, simulation, and testing

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Master of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent area of focus
    • Experience with modelling, simulation and/or design of solar-power vehicles/systems (solar power farm, solar car project, etc)
    • Familiarity with modelling of attitude / orientation of spacecraft, aircraft or robotics (rotation matrices, quaternions)
    • Familiarity with battery charging methods and control algorithms. 
    • Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power systems and knowledge of space environment effects
    • Familiarity with failure mode analysis techniques, fault tolerance and fault isolation
    • Expertise in using software tools such as Matlab, Excel, and Python for numerical analysis and simulation
    • Expertise in electrical engineering and DC power systems
    • Experience with modeling and simulation of multi-system problems
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills. The applicant should possess advanced data visualization skills

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

    ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

    • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

     

    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, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

    Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.