Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Satellite Payload (Starlink)

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER SATELLITE PAYLOAD (STARLINK)

TheStarlinkteamdesigns builds and operatesthe worldsmost advancedcommunication network.Comprised of overten thousand satellitesinlow Earth orbitanddozens ofantennainstallationson the groundthissystemdeliversbroadbandinternettomore thanten millioncustomers around the world.Wedevelopnearly every key piece oftechnology in housefrom thesatellitesflightcomputer andelectric propulsion systemstotheiradvanced phased array antennasand theASICs whichenablethem.Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and as we continue to upgrade andscalethesystem were looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

As an Electrical Design Engineer ontheStarlinkPayload Engineeringteam youll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivityand sits at the intersection of electrical mechanical thermal software and antenna/RF engineering. Our teamspecializes inthe design ofindustry-leading phasedarrayandparabolic antennasas well as thefully customnetworkingcompute andmodemhardwarewhich drive design elements includehigh powermixed-signalASICscutting edgePAM4SerDesfully custom RF front ends and antenna elementshighly reliable anddensepowerconversionand distribution extremetemperatureenvironmentscustomcopper and optoelectronicinterconnect and tight electromechanical/thermal integrationdesigned formass deeply involved with their products fromconcept to deorbit. Typical ownership spansblock diagrams and high-level concept of operations definitionrequirements capturepart selection andschematic capturePCB layoutoversight signal and power integrity analysissupply chainand vendorengagementhardware bring up and qualificationproduction test definitiontroubleshooting and failure analysis review of hardware performance on orbitandtheincorporation of lessons learned and design improvements for the next generation.

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 designRF and antenna) to deliver tightly integrated high-performance hardware
• Challenge assumptions question requirements learn from your mistakes and approach problems with an open mind

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering computer engineeringphysics or another STEM discipline
• 5 years of experiencedesign/analysis ofcircuits electronic products or hardware

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or similar engineering degree
• 5 years of 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
• 3 years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors FPGAs Ethernet multi-GHz Serdes DRAM interfaces (DDR4 LPDDR5 etc.) I2C SPIRFsignalchainsoperational amplifiers analog to digital and digital to analog converters and power supply components
• 3 years of professional 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
• Experienceworking onspace grade hardware

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
• Some travel may occasionally be required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a401(k) retirementplan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various otherdiscounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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