Hardware Engineer - Electrical, Satellites; Starlink

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Space

X 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.

As an Electrical Design Engineer on Starlink, you’ll have ownership over the entire life‑cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity. You’ll sit at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Challenges range from high‑speed digital communications, analog, network system integration, power electronics, and RF devices. Your work will include everything from system design and schematic capture to PCB layout oversight;

hardware troubleshooting; driving requirements for the underlying silicon; and complete product production and testing.

• Avionics:
  The backbone of Starlink satellites are the bus avionics systems which control the vehicle, convert and distribute kilowatts of power, route high‑speed vehicle and user traffic, and connect satellites to each other via 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 to deliver this connectivity. The Payload team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of this hardware from concept to grave.

Your placement on these teams will be determined throughout the interviewing process after factoring in technical fit, expertise, and your personal preference.

• 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 your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics.
• 1+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co‑ops can apply).

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar engineering degree.
• 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 of 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…