Hardware Design Engineer - Electrical, Satellites (Starlink)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$115,000 - $145,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-14
Responsibilities
- Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
- Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance 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.
- Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind.
- Collaborate on avionics and payload systems for satellite development.
- Ensure successful business outcomes across interdisciplinary subsystems.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics.
- 1+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops can apply).
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar is preferred.
- 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products.
- Strong understanding of mixed-signal circuit board design and implementation.
- Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics.
- Ability to work in a highly cross-functional role and meet mission-critical deadlines.
