SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)
Redmond, WA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL (STARLINK) SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 6M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team. As an Electrical Design Engineer on Starlink, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity, and sit at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Challenges range from high-speed digital communications, analog, network system integration, power electronics, avionics, network computers, failure analysis, on-orbit reliability, test automation, and RF devices. Your placement on these teams will be determined throughout the interviewing process after factoring in technical fit, expertise, and your personal preference. Sub-teams include, but are not limited to: Avionics:
The backbone of Starlink satellites are the bus avionics systems which control the vehicle, convert and distribute kilowatts of power, route high-speed vehicle and user traffic, and connect satellites to each other via our state-of-the-art Space Lasers. The team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of these avionics systems from concept to grave. Payload:
Starlink satellites employ industry leading phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and fully custom compute + modem electronics in order to deliver this connectivity to our customers. The Payload team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of this hardware from concept to grave. Gateways:
Design, build, and test electronics for the world’s largest network of ground stations, which function as an intermediary between the satellites and our end-users to ensure smooth data transfer and transmission. Hardware Test:
design validation and testing of satellite electronics from initial concept development to full-scale production. Hardware Development:
Perform detailed failure analysis via schematics, test equipment, and inspection processes of satellite and gateway hardware. Identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions. On-Orbit Reliability:
Monitor and support health of satellite electronics while in orbit, leading anomaly investigations, and performing lab experiments to replicate findings in orbit. Enterprise & Government:
Best in class solutions for large scale operations including the aviation, maritime, and defense industries. 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 (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware. Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline. 1+ years of experience design/analysis of circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply). Graduating in the fall of 2025, spring of 2026 or summer of 2026. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware. Experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, RF/mm, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components. Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics. Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++). Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role. Experience working on space grade hardware. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and benefits. Pay range: Electrical Design Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience. Base salary is part of a total rewards package including potential stock incentives, bonuses, retirement plans, health coverage, paid leave, and other perks. Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year. Exempt employees eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to SpaceX employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. EEO STATEMENT:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. To conform to ITAR regulations, United States citizenship or legal permanent residency or other allowed statuses may be required. Learn more about ITAR here. How to apply:
This job supports SpaceX’s mission to innovate and build in space. Apply through the SpaceX careers portal.
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Redmond, WA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL (STARLINK) SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 6M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team. As an Electrical Design Engineer on Starlink, you’ll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity, and sit at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Challenges range from high-speed digital communications, analog, network system integration, power electronics, avionics, network computers, failure analysis, on-orbit reliability, test automation, and RF devices. Your placement on these teams will be determined throughout the interviewing process after factoring in technical fit, expertise, and your personal preference. Sub-teams include, but are not limited to: Avionics:
The backbone of Starlink satellites are the bus avionics systems which control the vehicle, convert and distribute kilowatts of power, route high-speed vehicle and user traffic, and connect satellites to each other via our state-of-the-art Space Lasers. The team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of these avionics systems from concept to grave. Payload:
Starlink satellites employ industry leading phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and fully custom compute + modem electronics in order to deliver this connectivity to our customers. The Payload team is responsible for the design, development, and ultimate success of this hardware from concept to grave. Gateways:
Design, build, and test electronics for the world’s largest network of ground stations, which function as an intermediary between the satellites and our end-users to ensure smooth data transfer and transmission. Hardware Test:
design validation and testing of satellite electronics from initial concept development to full-scale production. Hardware Development:
Perform detailed failure analysis via schematics, test equipment, and inspection processes of satellite and gateway hardware. Identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions. On-Orbit Reliability:
Monitor and support health of satellite electronics while in orbit, leading anomaly investigations, and performing lab experiments to replicate findings in orbit. Enterprise & Government:
Best in class solutions for large scale operations including the aviation, maritime, and defense industries. 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 (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware. Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another STEM discipline. 1+ years of experience design/analysis of circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply). Graduating in the fall of 2025, spring of 2026 or summer of 2026. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware. Experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, RF/mm, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components. Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics. Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++). Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role. Experience working on space grade hardware. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package including base salary and benefits. Pay range: Electrical Design Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience. Base salary is part of a total rewards package including potential stock incentives, bonuses, retirement plans, health coverage, paid leave, and other perks. Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year. Exempt employees eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to SpaceX employees for round trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. EEO STATEMENT:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. To conform to ITAR regulations, United States citizenship or legal permanent residency or other allowed statuses may be required. Learn more about ITAR here. How to apply:
This job supports SpaceX’s mission to innovate and build in space. Apply through the SpaceX careers portal.
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