Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Satellite Systems

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, Washington is seeking a Sr. Electrical Design Engineer for Starlink satellites to own the hardware life-cycle from concept to production.

You will work at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and antenna/RF engineering to deliver high‑performance hardware for global broadband connectivity. The role involves system design, schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, hardware bring‑up, testing, and on‑orbit performance, collaborating with cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics.
• 5+ years of industry experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid development of high‑reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
• Manage trades, requirements, schematic capture, PCB layout, testing, and on‑orbit performance.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Education

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

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, Washington is seeking a Sr. Electrical Design Engineer for Starlink satellites to own the hardware life-cycle from concept to production.

You will work at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and antenna/RF engineering to deliver high‑performance hardware for global broadband connectivity. The role involves system design, schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, hardware bring‑up, testing, and on‑orbit performance, collaborating with cross‑functional