PCB Designer (Starmind)

SpaceX; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STARMIND is seeking a PCB Designer to create layouts for in-house boards, collaborating with Hardware Development Engineers on schematics and reviews to iterate designs for optimal performance. You will contribute across diverse design mixes, from radio phased arrays to solar power converters, helping advance Starlink hardware initiatives.

The role requires strong knowledge of PCB layout, RF components, mixed-signal design, and DFM principles, with hands-on experience in Mentor Xpedition or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 1+ years of PCB layout experience, or 3+ years of PCB layout experience in lieu of a degree (internships and club/project work apply).
• Experience with RF, high-pin-density design is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Determine layer stackup, component placement, routing feasibility, and signal routing for digital, analog, RF, and power conversion on PCBs.
• Library creation and maintenance.
• Create and release fabrication documentation for PCBs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to improve design rules and test/manufacture guidelines.
• Utilize PCB design tools and train team members to use them.

Skills

PCB layout

ECAD libraries

DFM

Mentor Xpedition

Altium Designer

Mixed-signal layout

High-speed design

IPC/MIL-STD

Automation scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mentor Xpedition

Altium Designer

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

PCB DESIGNER (STARMIND)

the company is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 7M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we're looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

As a PCB Designer at the company, you'll be responsible for creating the layout for all our in-house board designs. You're not just connecting the dots. Here you'll partner closely with Hardware Development Engineers as they develop their schematics, providing your expertise and recommendations at each design review, and iterating your designs to come up with the best possible solutions. You'll contribute to a variety of design mixes from radio phased arrays to solar power converters and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine layer stackup, perform component package selection, component placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing of digital, analog, RF, and power conversion of printed circuit boards (PCB)
• Library creation and maintenance
• Create and release documentation for fabrication of PCBs
• Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to continually improve design rules, constraints and design for test and manufacture guidelines
• Utilize PCB design tools, maintain and evaluate new tools, and train team members to use tools

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 1+ years of professional experience with PCB layout OR 3+ years of professional experience with PCB layout in lieu of a degree (internships and club/project work applies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+years of experience with PCB layout and routing in one or all of the following areas: modern passive and active electronics components, surface-mount, RF components, ball-grid array and similar fine pitch, or high pin density components
• 1+ years of experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management
• Demonstrated understanding of design for manufacturability, assembly, and test
• Experience with Mentor Xpedition and/or Altium Designer (Mentor Xpedition preferred)
• Experience with layout of mixed analog and digital designs, high speed buses, FPGA, DRAM and CPU designs, power supplies, DC-DC converters, transmission lines, impedance-controlled traces and power traces
• Experience with MIL-STD, commercial and IPC standards and design
• Experience monitoring industry-wide parts
• Ability to visualize component placement and interconnectivity
• Experience with scripting and automation
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company's Affi ... or individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].