SpaceX

Hardware Design Engineer - Electrical, Satellites (Starlink)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-03-11

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, testing, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs.
  • Support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight.
  • Collaborate with engineers from adjacent disciplines to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware.
  • Challenge assumptions, question requirements, and approach problems with an open mind.

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 experience in designing and delivering highly reliable products.
  • Strong understanding of mixed-signal circuit boards and programming languages (Python, C/C++).
  • Ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
  • 2+ years working on aerospace systems is preferred.
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