Electrical Engineer (Starlink Optical)

4 hours, 17 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
IoT and Embedded Systems
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • 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 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 support system integration and production scalability.
  • Support electrical documentation, including schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, and test procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline.
  • Experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware.
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar engineering degree (preferred).
  • 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products.
  • 2+ years of experience designing hardware from concept through production, with emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products.
  • 2+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz SerDes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, ADCs/DACs, and power supply components.
  • 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics.
  • Strong understanding of computers and programming languages such as Python, C, or C++.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

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