Product Compliance Engineer (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Texas seeks a Product Compliance Engineer to ensure compliance for Starlink hardware. Responsibilities include driving product compliance, managing certification programs, and resolving complex compliance issues. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1+ years of experience in compliance engineering. Preferred candidates will have significant knowledge of EMC and related standards, along with strong project management skills. This position requires a U.S. citizenship or residency due to export regulations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in compliance and certification engineering, including internships.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in product compliance engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of EMC, Product Safety, RF/Wireless, and Environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive product compliance and global market access for Starlink hardware.
• Manage relationships with certification agencies worldwide.
• Collaborate with design teams on compliance requirements.

Skills

Compliance and certification engineering

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline

Tools

FCC standards

CE standards

UL standards

IEC standards

EN standards

RED standards

RoHS compliance

REACH compliance

Job description

SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SpaceX is leveraging its experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation that provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, manufacture, and operate all parts of the system including thousands of satellites and millions of customer kits. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas. While users can get online within minutes almost anywhere in the world, we’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential. We are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for individuals, communities, and businesses.

Product Compliance Engineers will play a critical role as SpaceX strives to deliver internet to those that need it most. They will drive regulatory efforts, impact internal design decisions, and obtain the product certifications needed to sell and ship millions of consumer-facing devices. These devices - including Starlink dishes, Wi‑Fi routers, power supply, accessories, etc. – are designed and manufactured completely in-house by SpaceX. We are looking for a multi‑disciplinary Product Compliance Engineer who is highly capable across EMC, Product Safety, Wireless, or Environmental compliance. This role will support broader certification needs for Starlink hardware and serve as a key technical leader for global market access programs. Engineers on the team will be hands‑on, regularly interact with multiple technical disciplines, and ultimately ensure that Starlink is a global success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive end‑to‑end product compliance and global market access for Starlink hardware (EMC, Safety, Radio, and Environmental)
• Coordinate certification programs across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Collaborate with design teams to embed compliance requirements early in the development cycle
• Manage relationships with test labs, Notified Bodies, and certification agencies worldwide
• Own technical construction files and support global regulatory submissions
• Identify and resolve complex compliance issues across safety, EMC, RF, and materials

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience in compliance and certification engineering (internship experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years of progressive experience in product compliance engineering
• Broad experience across EMC, Product Safety, RF/Wireless, and Environmental compliance
• Hands‑on experience with FCC, CE, UL, IEC, EN, RED, RoHS, REACH and related standards
• Demonstrated success certifying consumer electronics or telecommunications equipment for global markets
• Strong project management and cross‑functional leadership skills
• Ability to quickly ramp up on new regulations and standards
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex technical/regulatory topics for engineering audiences

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission‑critical deadlines
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (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 ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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.

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