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Hardware Design Engineer - Electrical, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX is hiring Electrical Hardware Design Engineers for the Starlink program to design, build, test, and support flight‑qualified satellite electronics. Candidates will own electrical hardware across the full product lifecycle—requirements, schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and on‑orbit performance—while working closely with mechanical, thermal, software, RF, and test teams.

Skills

  • Circuit design and schematic capture
  • PCB layout principles and review
  • Mixed‑signal design (analog and digital)
  • High‑speed digital interfaces (SerDes, DDR)
  • FPGA and embedded processor integration
  • Power electronics and power distribution
  • Hardware bring‑up, test and debugging
  • Proficiency in Python and C/C++ for tooling and test
  • System integration and cross‑discipline collaboration
  • Aerospace or high‑reliability system experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop high‑reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft across the full hardware lifecycle
  • Drive system trades, capture requirements, select components, and perform analysis
  • Create schematics and oversee PCB layout and fabrication processes
  • Prototype, bring up hardware, perform debugging and validation testing
  • Support production, satellite integration, and on‑orbit performance monitoring
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, software, silicon, RF, and test engineering teams
  • Document designs, test procedures, and manufacturing requirements
  • Improve processes by challenging assumptions and iterating on designs rapidly

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics (required)
  • Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long‑term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Eligibility for company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick time per Washington State law
  • Company shuttle service from select Seattle locations
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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