Satellite Hardware Engineer — Avionics & Power

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks vacation

10+ paid holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer for Starlink satellites. You will own hardware life‑cycle from concept to production and flight, interfacing with mechanical, thermal, software, and test teams to deliver high‑performance electronics.

The role emphasizes design, verification, integration, and on‑orbit performance, with opportunities for advanced RF, power, and high‑speed digital work in a world‑leading spaceflight program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in EE, CE, or Physics.
• 1+ years designing circuits, electronics, or hardware (internships/co-ops allowed).
• Aerospace systems experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-reliability satellite electronics end-to-end.
• Lead trades, capture requirements, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and test.
• Support hardware from production through flight and on‑orbit performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, and test teams to deliver integrated hardware.
• Question assumptions and pursue solutions with an open mind.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Cross-functional

Aerospace systems

Testing

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics

Tools

FPGA

DDR4

Ethernet

I2C

SPI

ADC/DAC

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer for Starlink satellites. You will own hardware life‑cycle from concept to production and flight, interfacing with mechanical, thermal, software, and test teams to deliver high‑performance electronics.

The role emphasizes design, verification, integration, and on‑orbit performance, with opportunities for advanced RF, power, and high‑speed digital work in a world‑leading spaceflight program.