Electrical Design Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

Who you are

You have a strong background in electrical engineering with experience in designing high-reliability electronics for complex systems. Your expertise includes system design, schematic capture, and PCB layout, and you are comfortable with hardware troubleshooting and debugging. You thrive in collaborative environments and can effectively communicate with mechanical and software engineering peers to drive successful outcomes across interdisciplinary subsystems.

You possess hands-on experience with tools such as Altium Designer and AutoCAD, and you are familiar with embedded systems and power electronics. Your knowledge of RF engineering and thermal analysis allows you to tackle challenges in high-speed digital communications and network system integration. You are detail-oriented and have a passion for developing innovative solutions that contribute to the advancement of technology.

Desirable

Experience with LabVIEW and MATLAB is a plus, as is familiarity with industry standards for satellite and spacecraft electronics. You are eager to learn and adapt to new technologies, and you are committed to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

As an Electrical Design Engineer on the Starlink Mobile project, you will take ownership of the entire life-cycle of hardware that enables global cellular connectivity from space. Your responsibilities will include driving system trades, capturing requirements, selecting components, and conducting analysis to ensure the success of complex electrical designs. You will oversee schematic capture and PCB layout, ensuring that designs meet the necessary specifications for performance and reliability.

You will engage in prototyping and hardware bring-up, working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure that products are built to the highest standards. Your role will also involve debugging and documentation, as well as testing to validate on-orbit performance of the designs you create. You will collaborate with mechanical and software engineering teams to integrate various subsystems and ensure that all components work seamlessly together.

Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the Starlink Mobile network, and you will be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of technology to enable human life on Mars. You will be encouraged to innovate and propose new ideas that can enhance the capabilities of the Starlink system.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is dedicated to making space travel accessible and sustainable. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, contributing to projects that are at the forefront of technology and exploration.

We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, where every team member's contributions are valued. Join us in our mission to revolutionize space technology and make a lasting impact on humanity's future in space.