SpaceX

New Graduate Engineer, Electrical - Satellites (Starlink)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-05-08

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 to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware.
  • Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind.
  • Design and develop avionics systems, payload hardware, and gateway electronics.
  • Monitor and support health of satellite electronics while in orbit and lead anomaly investigations.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience in design/analysis of circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply).
  • Strong understanding of mixed-signal circuit boards and experience with processors, FPGAs, and RF/mm components.
  • Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics.
  • Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++).
  • Ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
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