Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
Description For Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is revolutionizing space exploration with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. As part of this mission, they've developed Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation providing high-speed internet globally.
The Electrical Design Engineer role for the Starlink customer hardware team offers a unique opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide. You'll be responsible for developing consumer-facing devices like Starlink dishes and Wi-Fi routers that connect users from remote Amazon teachers to Antarctic researchers, and from digital nomads to emergency responders.
In this role, you'll have complete ownership over the electrical system development, working directly with senior leadership to influence the constellation's fundamental operation. The position combines hands-on hardware development with strategic system design, requiring collaboration across multiple disciplines including electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least one year of professional experience in circuit design or hardware development. Advanced education (Master's degree) and additional experience in rapid product development, mixed-signal circuit boards, and programming are highly valued. The role requires expertise in various technical areas including FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, and power supply components.
SpaceX offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary ($100,000-$150,000 based on level), equity opportunities, medical benefits, 401(k), and generous paid time off. The position requires ITAR compliance and may involve extended hours for critical missions. Join SpaceX to be part of a team that's making science fiction a reality while connecting the world through advanced satellite technology.
Responsibilities For Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
- Design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for satellite communication
- Partner with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing
- Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, and analysis
- Support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
- Work with engineers from adjacent disciplines
- Drive continual improvements through data analysis
- Challenge assumptions and find simple solutions to complex problems
Requirements For Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware
- Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed
Benefits For Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
- Company stock or stock options
- Long-term cash awards
- Discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- 5 days sick leave for exempt employees
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