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Sr. Hardware Design Engineer, Electrical - Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX is building and operating the Starlink satellite constellation to provide global broadband. The Sr. Hardware Design Engineer, Electrical will own end-to-end electrical hardware development for satellite avionics or payload subsystems, collaborating with mechanical, thermal, software, RF, and supply chain teams to deliver high-reliability products from concept through on-orbit performance.

Skills

  • Mixed-signal circuit design and PCB layout oversight
  • Power electronics and power distribution for spacecraft
  • High-speed digital design: multi-GHz SerDes, DDR interfaces, Ethernet
  • FPGA and processor-based system design
  • Analog components: ADCs, DACs, op-amps, precision analog
  • Hardware bring-up, test, troubleshooting and debug
  • Proficiency with Python and C/C++ for test and tooling
  • Experience in aerospace or high-reliability product development
  • Cross-functional systems integration and communication

Responsibilities

  • Lead system trades, requirements capture, component selection, schematic capture and PCB layout oversight
  • Prototype, bring-up, debug, and test mixed-signal and power electronics for satellite systems
  • Support hardware through production, satellite integration, and on-orbit performance validation
  • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, RF, test, supply chain and silicon teams to deliver integrated solutions
  • Drive documentation, manufacturing readiness, and yield/production improvements
  • Challenge assumptions, iterate quickly, and learn from failures to improve designs

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics (required)
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Long-term incentives: company stock, options, or cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays/year
  • Paid sick time per WA law
  • Company shuttle service from select Seattle locations
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