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Power Electronics Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

Posted Nov 8, 2026

Est. total comp~$178K–$272K

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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 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, AI SATELLITES (STARMIND)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience deploying and operating the world’s largest satellite constellation to develop Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. Realizing this vision demands highly reliable, high performance electrical hardware ranging from power electronics, high speed digital systems, mixed signal designs, robust avionics, networking, and custom compute electronics. These systems must operate in the extreme environment of space while delivering the connectivity, control, power distribution, and processing needed for orbital AI inference.

Our Power Electronics team designs and develops the power conversion and control systems at the heart of Starmind satellites and orbital data centers — enabling the reliable, high-efficiency power delivery required for massive on-orbit AI compute. …

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Required 3 items

Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or a related field

Experience: 1+ year of experience in power converter development

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 3 items

Education: Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field

Experience: 3+ years of experience in power converter development

Skills and tools: FMEA

Also in the posting: 100% onsite; relocation to Austin-Bastrop area; work extended hours or weekends as needed; some travel

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Crew department: Life Support

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Power electronics
Thermal and fluid systems
Sensors and controls
Reliability and redundancy
Test and verification

Related coursework: the Life Support Track: HVAC, Cooling, Water and Power. We study 4 core modules, take a quiz after each one and pass a final test to earn the Mars Mining Certificate in Life Support Fundamentals. We can link its verification page from our resume. It records online learning, not professional licensing or work experience.

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I can do Power electronics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Thermal and fluid systems on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Sensors and controls on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Reliability and redundancy on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Test and verification on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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