Electrical Design Engineer, Satellites — Full Life‑Cycle

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Comprehensive medical, vision, andd e

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ELECTRICAL - SATELLITES to contribute to the Starlink program. You will own the life-cycle of hardware enabling high-speed communications, RF and power electronics, interfacing across mechanical, software and test disciplines.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, design validation, and production support in a highly cross-functional team. You will collaborate on avionics, payload, gateways, and hardware development, with opportunities for growth and exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline.
• 1+ years of experience design/analysis of circuits, electronic products, or hardware.
• Graduating in winter 2026 or spring/summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
• Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs.
• Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight.
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware.
• Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ELECTRICAL - SATELLITES to contribute to the Starlink program. You will own the life-cycle of hardware enabling high-speed communications, RF and power electronics, interfacing across mechanical, software and test disciplines.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, design validation, and production support in a highly cross-functional team. You will collaborate on avionics, payload, gateways, and hardware development, with opportunities for growth and exposure