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Hardware Design Engineer, Electrical - Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX is developing Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, and is hiring Electrical Design Engineers to own flight‑grade hardware across its full life cycle. Candidates will design, prototype, test, and deliver high‑reliability mixed‑signal electronics for satellites while collaborating closely with mechanical, thermal, software, test, and supply chain teams.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics
  • 1+ years designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops count)
  • Experience with mixed‑signal designs and power electronics
  • Familiarity with processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi‑GHz SerDes, and DDR interfaces
  • Hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of electronics
  • Proficiency with Python and/or C/C++
  • Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced hardware development environment
  • ITAR eligibility (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to export regulations

Responsibilities

  • Develop high‑reliability electronics for satellite and spacecraft applications
  • Drive system trades, capture requirements, and select components
  • Perform schematic capture and provide PCB layout oversight
  • Prototype, bring up, debug, and test electronic hardware
  • Support production, satellite integration, and flight operations
  • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, test, silicon, and supply chain teams
  • Drive requirements for underlying silicon and system‑level performance
  • Document designs, participate in manufacturing handoff, and iterate based on test results

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics (required)
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base salary within posted range plus potential discretionary bonuses
  • Long‑term incentives: company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock purchases)
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long‑term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in compliance with Washington law
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to Redmond
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December 24, 2025
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