Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Satellite Payload (Starlink)

SR. ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, SATELLITE PAYLOAD (STARLINK)

TheStarlinkteamdesigns, builds, and operatesthe world'smost advancedcommunication network.Comprised of overten thousand satellitesinlow Earth orbitand dozens ofantennainstallationson the ground,thissystemdelivers broadband internettomore than ten millioncustomers around the world. Wedevelop nearly every key piece oftechnology in house -from thesatellites'flightcomputer andelectric propulsion systemstotheiradvanced phased array antennasand theASICs which enablethem. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact, and as we continue to upgrade andscalethesystem, we're looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

As an Electrical Design Engineer ontheStarlinkPayload Engineeringteam, you'll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables this connectivity,and sits at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Our teamspecializes inthe design ofindustry-leading phasedarrayandparabolic antennas,as well as thefully customnetworking,compute, andmodemhardwarewhich drive them.Common design elements includehigh powermixed-signalASICs,cutting edgePAM4SerDes,fully custom RF front ends and antenna elements,highly reliable anddensepowerconversionand distribution, extremetemperatureenvironments,customcopper and optoelectronicinterconnect, and tight electromechanical/thermal integrationdesigned formass manufacturing.Engineersare deeply involved with their products fromconcept to deorbit. Typical ownership spansblock diagrams and high-level concept of operations definition,requirements capture,part selection andschematic capture,PCB layoutoversight, signal and power integrity analysis,supply chainand vendorengagement,hardware bring up and qualification,production test definition,troubleshooting and failure analysis, review of hardware performance on orbit,andtheincorporation 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 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering,physics, or another STEM discipline
• 5+ years of experiencedesign/analysis ofcircuits, electronic products, or hardware

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's 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, SPI,RFsignalchains, operational 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.