Electrical Design Engineer (Starlink Mobile)
SpaceX· Starlink Mobile Engineering
Redmond, WA$105k - $120kPosted 4mo ago
About the role
Electrical Design Engineer for SpaceX's Starlink Mobile program, responsible for end-to-end hardware development across electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and RF domains to enable global cellular connectivity from space.
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or physics
- 1+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops can apply)
Skills
Required:Electrical design lifecycleSchematic capture and PCB layoutMixed-signal circuit designCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:RF circuit design and EM simulationsProgramming
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short and long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- paid parental leave
- vacation and holidays
- employee stock purchase plan
- discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives
- space shuttle/campus transport for certain locations
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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