Electrical Engineer (Starlink Optical)

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (STARLINK OPTICAL)

Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to serve populations with little or no connectivity. We design, build, launch, and operate the world's largest constellation of satellites, enabling us to operate a global internet network unbounded by traditional ground infrastructure limitations. Starlink also designs, builds, and delivers high-volume consumer hardware that allows users to connect to these satellites within minutes of unboxing, as well as our advanced gateways that we deploy regionally throughout the world. The root of SpaceX’s success so far lies in our mission to keep all engineering and production in-house, which enables a tight feedback loop, nimble decision-making, and speedy deliverables. With millions of daily users worldwide already online, Starlink is truly a game-changer and levels the playing field for those who were previously unconnected.

Our products integrate precision optics and advanced packaging. The electrical systems that drive, control, and test them must meet the same performance and manufacturability bar. We are seeking Electrical Engineers to design, validate, and debug high-speed PCB assemblies across our optical hardware platform. You will work closely with senior engineers to support board bring-up, signal integrity validation, and development of the test infrastructure required for production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and support multilayer PCB assemblies for high-speed optical hardware, including power delivery, signal routing, and connector/interface selection

• Assist with schematic capture and PCB layout under senior engineering guidance, applying controlled impedance routing and signal integrity best practices

• Support board bring-up, electrical validation, and lab debugging for prototype and production hardware

• Perform signal integrity validation using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, VNAs, TDR, logic analyzers) and correlate measurements to design intent

• Support development of evaluation platforms for new silicon, interconnect, and photonic components

• Contribute to end-of-line test infrastructure, including test fixture design, firmware flashing workflows, and automated validation sequences

• Work cross-functionally with firmware, mechanical, optical, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure electrical designs support system integration and production scalability

• Support electrical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, and test procedures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

• Experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware

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