New Grad Electrical Engineer, Starlink Hardware

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options & long-term incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision & dental

401(k) plan

Disability & life insurance

Parental leave & paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a New Graduate Electrical Engineer to own the hardware lifecycle for Starlink electronics. You will work at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and RF engineering to deliver high-reliability hardware for satellites and spacecraft.

You will collaborate with avionics, payload, gateways, and hardware test teams while growing into a leadership role through hands-on development, testing, and on-orbit support.

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 (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply).
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 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 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++

Cross-functional teamwork

Hardware debugging

Space-grade hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a New Graduate Electrical Engineer to own the hardware lifecycle for Starlink electronics. You will work at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and RF engineering to deliver high-reliability hardware for satellites and spacecraft.

You will collaborate with avionics, payload, gateways, and hardware test teams while growing into a leadership role through hands-on development, testing, and on-orbit support.