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Sr. Hardware Design Engineer - Electrical, Satellites Payload (Starlink)

SpaceX· Satellite Payload Engineering
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Palo Alto, CA$150k - $245kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior hardware design engineer responsible for end-to-end lifecycle of Starlink payload hardware, including high-power mixed-signal ASICs, RF front ends, navigation through concept to deorbit, and cross-functional collaboration across mechanical, thermal, software, and RF/antenna domains.

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, supply chain, silicon design, RF and antenna) 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, physics, or another STEM discipline
  • 5+ years of experience design/analysis of circuits, electronic products, or hardware

Skills

Required:Electrical design and analysis
Nice to have:Mixed-signal circuit designPython, C/C++ programming

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Employee stock purchase plan and potential bonuses
  • Discounts and other perks
  • Sick leave as per policy
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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