Hardware Design Engineer, Electrical - Satellites (Starlink)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$100,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-13
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.
- Support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight.
- Collaborate with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, etc.) to deliver integrated, high-performance hardware.
- Challenge assumptions and approach problems with an open mind.
- Ensure successful business outcomes across interdisciplinary subsystems.
- Drive requirements for the underlying silicon and complete product production and test.
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 included).
- Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of experience designing and delivering highly reliable products.
- Strong understanding of mixed-signal circuit boards and programming languages (Python, C/C++).
- Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics.
- Ability to work in a highly cross-functional role and meet mission-critical deadlines.
