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Electrical On-orbit Reliability Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX· Satellite Bus Engineering
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Redmond, WA$105k - $175kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Electrical On-orbit Hardware Reliability Engineer focused on investigating and mitigating failures in Starlink satellite hardware through testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve reliability across the constellation.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and track on-orbit hardware failures for the Starlink satellite constellation
  • Drive root cause investigation for major on-orbit hardware anomalies
  • Perform electrical bench testing and develop engineering models of failures to root cause and mitigate hardware anomalies
  • Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines to eliminate sources of on-orbit failure
  • Drive continual improvements to our constellation by building and using tools to analyze data collected both on-orbit and in ground testing
  • Continuously improve the feedback loop from space using a mix of effective communication and automation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in hardware development, hardware troubleshooting, or data analysis (internship/co-op experience is accepted)
  • 1+ years of experience with Python and/or SQL

Skills

Required:Hardware failure analysisElectrical bench testingPythonSQLCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Environmental testing knowledge

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in Washington state
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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