Sr. Hardware Development Electrical Engineer Starlink
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Sr. Hardware Development Electrical Engineer – (Starlink)
Location:
Redmond, WA
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity explores 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. SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system.
Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact.
As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best‑in‑class engineers to join the team.
- Avionics: The backbone of Starlink satellites is the bus avionics system which controls the vehicle, converts and distributes kilowatts of power, routes high-speed vehicle and user traffic, and connects satellites to each other via our state‑of‑the‑art Space Lasers. The team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of these avionics systems from concept to grave.
- Payload: Starlink satellites employ industry‑leading phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and fully custom compute + modem electronics in order to deliver this connectivity to our customers. The Payload team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of this hardware from concept to grave.
- 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 engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high‑performance hardware.
- Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics.
- 5+ years of industry experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware.
- 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products.
- 2+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life‑cycle development of new hardware products.
- 2+ years experience designing and implementing mixed‑signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi‑GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components.
- 2+ 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.
- 2+ years working on aerospace systems.
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission‑critical deadlines.
- Some travel may occasionally be required.
Pay range:
- Electrical Design Engineer/Senior: $135,000 – $205,000 per year.
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