This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$197,500
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$135k
versus about
$168k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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720 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 511 roles with salary data.
As an Electrical Design Engineer, Satellites Payload (Starlink), you will join the Starlink team to develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft. You will own the entire hardware lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements capture to schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, and on-orbit performance review. The role involves designing complex systems including mixed-signal ASICs, PAM4 SerDes, RF front ends, and power distribution networks in extreme temperature environments. You will collaborate across disciplines like mechanical, thermal, and software engineering to build custom networking, compute, and modem hardware. Key technical requirements include proficiency with Python or C/C++, experience with FPGAs, Ethernet, and high-speed interfaces like DDR4 or LPDDR5. This role addresses the challenge of building advanced phased array and parabolic antennas for a global communication network while ensuring robust integration for mass manufacturing.
PCB Layout
Schematic Capture
FPGA
Python
C
C++
High-Speed Digital
Power Electronics
RF Engineering
Ethernet
SerDes
DDR4
I2C
SPI
Digital to Analog Converters