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 HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK)
Starlink is SpaceX’s ambitious program aimed at bringing broadband connectivity to the globe by building a constellation of thousands of satellites in low earth orbit (LEO). Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to locations where access has been unreliable, expensive, or completely unavailable. We are developing millions of devices for end users in order to link our customers to our satellites. As a member of our Wireless Network Engineering group, you will have the unique opportunity to design high performance PCBs that are at the heart of the Starlink network. In this critical role, as an Electrical Hardware Development Engineer, you will be collaborating with silicon, antenna, software, and other engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Rapidly develop high reliability electronics for spacecraft and ground-based equipment
- Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing and test
- Create development and qualification testing campaigns, work in labs to exercise designs to their limits and debug finished designs
- Support hardware through production, integration and flight
- Work with experts from other teams and departments to drive changes that make the system more efficient, more manufacturable and more reliable
- Challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 1+ years of experience designing, building or testing circuit boards and/or other electronics
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with board architecture and design using high performance Microprocessors and FPGAs (Intel Xeon Processor and Xilinx FPGA experience preferred)
- Experience debugging complex PCBs containing Microprocessors and FPGAs in the lab using equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
- Experience in schematic capture tools (Xpedition experience preferred)
- Experience in applying thermal, mechanical, and radiation constraints to PCB design
- Experience in designing for, and resolving issues with, emissions compliance
- Strong hands-on debug skills, including familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers
- Experience in FPGA design, implementation and debug
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems and scripting languages such as Python or Bash, familiarity with C++ is also a plus
- Ability to perform small scale rework on fine pitch surface mount PCBs
- Strong problem solving skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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