Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Starlink)
Company: SpaceX
Location: Redmond
Posted on: May 18, 2024
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Job Description:
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.SR. ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
(STARLINK)SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets
and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced
broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest
satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to
2M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts
of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that
allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software
that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the
surface of Starlink's potential global impact. As we continue to
upgrade and expand the constellation, we're looking for
best-in-class engineers to join the team.As a Sr. Electrical Design
Engineer on Starlink, you'll have complete ownership over the
hardware that enables this connectivity, and sits at the
intersection of electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software,
and antenna engineering. There are several sub-teams within the
larger Starlink hardware engineering group at our Redmond facility,
each with a different area of focus. These range from high-speed
digital communication, network system integration, power systems
integration, RF systems, avionics, network computers, power
electronics, failure analysis, on-orbit reliability, and testing
automation. Your placement on these teams will be determined
throughout the interviewing process after factoring in technical
fit, expertise, and your personal preference. Sub-teams
include:Satellite Payload - design and implementation of RF
systems, high-speed digital communication, and high-density power
conversion hardware to the host designSatellite Bus and Avionics -
design, development, and test of space-hardened avionics
hardwareGateways - design, build, and test electronics for the
world's largest network of ground stations, which function as an
intermediary between the satellites and our end-users to ensure
smooth data transfer and transmissionHardware Test and Factory
Automation - design validation and testing from initial concept
development to full-scale productionFailure Analysis - root cause
analysis of systemic production issues to drive design and process
changes for improving product qualityOn-Orbit Reliability - monitor
and support health of satellite electronics while in orbit, leading
anomaly investigations, and performing lab experiments to replicate
findings in orbitEnterprise & Government - Best in class solutions
for large scale operations including the aviation, maritime, and
defense industriesRESPONSIBILITIES:Design, develop, and test highly
reliable electronics for communicating with our satellitesEvaluate
third party electrical and design integration solutions for
reliable operation of Starlink -Partner with software, mechanical,
thermal, manufacturing teams, and production test teamsDrive system
trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis,
schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up,
debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test of complex
electrical designsGet hands-on and support hardware through
production, satellite integration, and flightWork closely with
engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software,
test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver
tightly integrated, high-performance hardwareDrive continual
improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools
to analyze data collected on orbit and in the labChallenge
assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex
problemsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in electrical
engineering or computer engineering5+ years of experience designing
circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internship and project
team experience is applicable)PREFERRED SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE:Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer
engineering, or similar engineering degree2+ years of professional
experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable
products2+ 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 hardware2+ years of experience
designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept
through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz
Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers,
analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power
supply components2+ years of professional experience testing,
troubleshooting, and debugging electronicsStrong understanding of
computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)Demonstrated
ability to work in a highly cross-functional role2+ years working
on aerospace systemsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work
extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical
deadlinesSome roles may require working on an "on-call" basis on a
weeklong rotational schedule (On-Orbit Reliability
only)COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range: - - - - - - - - -
-Electrical Design Engineer/Senior: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00/per
year - -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 a
401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance,
life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts
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. -SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer;
employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit,
competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any
manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity,
veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any
other legally protected status.Applicants wishing to view a copy of
SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with
disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to
the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources
Department at (310) 363-6000.
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