Electrical Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX develops technologies for space exploration with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
$100,000 - $135,000
Embedded
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1+ year of experience
Space

Description For Electrical Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Starship team. This role is crucial in their mission to revolutionize space travel and establish human presence on Mars. As part of the world-class hardware development team, you'll be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronics for rockets and spacecraft.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that will directly impact humanity's future in space. You'll be involved in all aspects of electronic systems development, from initial design through to flight implementation. The role requires expertise in circuit board design, power systems, and high-reliability electronics.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a passion for spaceflight. You'll work in a fast-paced environment alongside highly motivated engineers, contributing to truly revolutionary projects. The position offers competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package with equity opportunities.

This is more than just an engineering role – it's an opportunity to be part of humanity's journey to becoming a multi-planetary species. You'll be at the forefront of developing technology that will make space travel more accessible and help establish human presence on Mars. The work is challenging but rewarding, offering the chance to solve complex problems while contributing to one of the most ambitious technological endeavors in human history.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Electrical Engineer (Starship)

  • Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for rockets and spacecraft
  • Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test
  • Create development and qualification testing campaigns and exercise designs to their limits
  • Support hardware through production, integration, and flight
  • Work with experts from other teams and departments to drive changes that make the system more efficient, manufacturable, and reliable

Requirements For Electrical Engineer (Starship)

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 1+ years of experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends when required
  • Experience with circuit board layout
  • Experience with switching power converters or high-speed digital applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits For Electrical Engineer (Starship)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Company stock and stock options
  • Long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To SpaceX Electrical Engineer (Starship)

Hardware Engineer, PCBA Manufacturing (Starlink)

Hardware Engineer position at SpaceX focusing on PCBA manufacturing for the Starlink satellite internet project.

Mechanical Engineer, Gateway Ground Stations (Starlink)

SpaceX seeks a Mechanical Engineer for Starlink ground stations to diagnose, fix, and improve gateway performance, offering $95K-$130K and comprehensive benefits.

Antenna Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX Antenna Engineer position for Starlink project, focusing on RF systems and phased array development, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Propulsion Development Engineer (Raptor Flight)

SpaceX seeks a Propulsion Development Engineer to work on Raptor engine systems, focusing on hardware development from concept to flight operations.

Integration & Test Engineer (Falcon Payloads)

Integration & Test Engineer position at SpaceX, developing and testing spacecraft components for the Falcon program, with focus on composites testing and quality assurance.