Hardware Engineer — Gateways & Customer Electronics

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Hardware Engineer responsible for the end-to-end development of customer-facing gateway hardware and Starlink products. You will own electrical system design, verification, and production readiness for high-volume devices shipped globally.

The role requires hands-on design, validation, and collaboration with silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust hardware under demanding environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years designing and delivering reliable electronics products.
• Experience with mixed-signal PCBs and full hardware lifecycle development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test reliable electronics for satellite communications.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Mixed-signal design

Hardware bring-up

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Hardware Engineer responsible for the end-to-end development of customer-facing gateway hardware and Starlink products. You will own electrical system design, verification, and production readiness for high-volume devices shipped globally.

The role requires hands-on design, validation, and collaboration with silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust hardware under demanding environmental conditions.