Sr. Power Components Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Power Components Engineer to join their Starship electrical hardware development team in Hawthorne, CA. This role is crucial in SpaceX's mission to revolutionize orbital flight and enable human life on Mars. The position involves developing cutting-edge electronics for space applications at unprecedented cost and production rates.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of power components, from design through qualification, including high-voltage batteries, traction inverters, and power distribution systems. This role requires expertise in both mechanical and electrical engineering principles, combining thermal and structural analysis with power electronics knowledge.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with world-class engineers on truly groundbreaking technology. You'll be directly contributing to SpaceX's goal of making humanity multi-planetary through your work on the Starship program. The role demands innovation in design and manufacturing approaches to meet both weight and production rate targets.

Compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $130,000 to $200,000 annually, with additional benefits including equity opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement plans. The position requires ITAR compliance and willingness to travel to the Starbase facility in Texas as needed.

This is an ideal role for an experienced engineer who wants to make a direct impact on the future of space exploration while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the unique opportunity to be part of a team that's literally building the future of human space travel, with the resources and commitment to achieve these ambitious goals.