Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

印慣敘; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Sr. Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge consumer electronics for satellite communication. In this role, you will have ownership over the design and implementation of hardware that connects users to the world's largest satellite constellation. You will collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring high performance and reliability in products that serve customers in remote areas. This position offers the chance to work on groundbreaking technology, influencing the future of global internet access. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing circuits and electronic products.
• Strong emphasis on full life cycle development of new hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly reliable electronics for satellite communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated hardware.

Skills

Circuit Design

Mixed-Signal Circuit Boards

Python Programming

C/C++ Programming

Troubleshooting Electronics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB Layout Software

Debugging Tools

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, CUSTOMER HARDWARE (STARLINK)

SpaceX 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 provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, customer 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 Sr. Electrical Design Engineer on the customer product team, you'll have complete ownership over the development of millions of consumer-facing devices that we ship directly to end users (Starlink dishes/user terminals, Wi-Fi routers, etc.). 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. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of the entire electrical system. You will interact regularly with senior leadership to influence the fundamental operation of our constellation and network while collaborating with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to steer this project from initial concept development to full-scale production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for communicating with our satellites


• Partner with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and production test teams


• Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test of complex electrical designs


• Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight


• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware


• Drive continual improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze data collected on orbit and in the lab


• Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline


• 5+ years of professional experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree


• 8+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products


• 8+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware


• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components


• 8+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics


• Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)


• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role

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.

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].