Principal Electrical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 190,000 - 290,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Troubleshooting","Debugging","Problem-solving","Continuous improvement"]

Own the full life-cycle of electrical hardware for Starlink satellites, partnering across electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Design, analyze, prototype, and bring up complex mixed-signal electronics—covering system trades, schematic capture, PCB layout, debugging, and production/flight support. Evaluate integrations, drive continual improvements using lab and on-orbit data, and deliver tightly integrated, high-reliability electronics for the satellite payload and avionics.

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Principal Electrical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Own the full life-cycle of electrical hardware for Starlink satellites, partnering across electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Design, analyze, prototype, and bring up complex mixed-signal electronics—covering system trades, schematic capture, PCB layout, debugging, and production/flight support. Evaluate integrations, drive continual improvements using lab and on-orbit data, and deliver tightly integrated, high-reliability electronics for the satellite payload and avionics.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for communicating with satellites.
  • •Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, and manufacturing/test.
  • •Partner with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and production test teams to deliver tightly integrated hardware.
  • •Evaluate third-party electrical and design integration solutions for reliable Starlink operation.
  • •Provide hands-on support through production, satellite integration, and flight, and drive continual improvements using on-orbit and lab data.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 190,000 - 290,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid ParentalLife InsurancePaid LeavePaid Sick

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
  • •8+ years designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internship/project experience applicable).
  • •Experience designing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DDR4, I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, ADC/DAC, and power supply components.
  • •Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics.
  • •Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines.
Experience:8+ yearsAerospace systemsSatellite systems
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical engineering or computer engineering
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationTroubleshootingDebuggingProblem-solvingContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:PythonC/C++FPGAsEthernetMulti-GHz SerdesDDR4I2CSPIOperational amplifiersAnalog to digital convertersDigital to analog convertersPCB layoutSchematic capturePower supply components

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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