Electrical Design Engineer, Satellites Payload; Starlink

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.

The Starlink team designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced communication network. Comprised of over ten thousand satellites in low Earth orbit and dozens of antenna installations on the ground, this system delivers broadband internet to millions of customers around the world. We develop nearly every key piece of technology in house – from the satellites’ flight computer and electric propulsion systems to the advanced phased array antennas and the ASICs which enable them.

We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact, and as we continue to upgrade and scale the system, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

• Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
• Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs
• Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test, supply chain, silicon design, RF and antenna, ) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware
• Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience design/analysis of circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships, co-ops and club teams can apply)

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
• 2+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware
• 2+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4, LPDDR5, etc.), I2C, SPI, RFsignal chains, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components
• 1+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics
• Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
• Experience working on space grade hardware

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
• Some travel may occasionally be required

Pay Range:
Level 1: $ - $
Level 2: $ - $

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package  may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance,…