SpaceX

Hardware Engineer - Electrical, Satellites (Starlink)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-06-14

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.
  • Support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight.
  • Collaborate with engineers from adjacent disciplines to deliver integrated, high-performance hardware.
  • Challenge assumptions and approach problems with an open mind.
  • Oversee the design, development, and ultimate success of avionics and payload systems.
  • Drive successful business outcomes across interdisciplinary subsystems of the satellite.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics.
  • 1+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware.
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in full life-cycle development of new hardware products.
  • Strong understanding of mixed-signal circuit boards and relevant programming languages.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
  • Experience working on aerospace systems is a plus.
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