Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
Description For Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for their Starlink project, the world's largest satellite constellation providing global internet access. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to develop consumer-facing devices that connect millions of users worldwide to SpaceX's satellite network.
The position involves complete ownership over the development of Starlink user terminals, Wi-Fi routers, and related hardware. You'll be working on technology that serves diverse users, from teachers in the Amazon to researchers in Antarctica. The role demands expertise in electrical system design, implementation, and verification, while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.
As a senior engineer, you'll influence the fundamental operation of the Starlink constellation while working closely with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams. The position requires strong technical skills in circuit design, electronic products, and hardware development, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge space technology.
SpaceX offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $130,000-$200,000, plus additional benefits such as equity, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement plans. This is an chance to join a company actively working to make humanity multi-planetary while providing essential services to users around the globe.
Responsibilities For Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
- Design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for communicating with satellites
- Partner with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and production test teams
- Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout
- Support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
- Work with engineers from adjacent disciplines to deliver integrated hardware
- Drive continual improvements through data analysis
- Challenge assumptions and find simple solutions to complex problems
Requirements For Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware
- Master's degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards preferred
- Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed
- Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
Benefits For Sr. 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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