Manager, Gateway Electronics Engineering (Starlink)

SpaceX

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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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TL;DR · Manager, Gateway Electronics Engineering (Starlink)

The Electronics Manager role at Starlink in Bastrop, TX is a senior-level position overseeing a team of 5-10 engineers responsible for designing and validating highly reliable electronics for next-generation gateways. This includes managing electrical architecture, component selection, circuit board design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met while maintaining alignment with Starlink’s vision of global internet connectivity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hardware development, particularly in mixed-signal circuit boards, testing, and debugging electronics under harsh conditions. Proficiency in Linux, embedded operating systems, and optical networking architectures is essential, alongside strong leadership skills to mentor and develop a high-performing team. This role demands expertise in managing large technical projects from concept through production, ensuring reliability and performance for millions of users worldwide.

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of 5-10 engineers to design, develop, and validate reliable gateway electronics.
  • Drive electrical architecture, component selection, circuit board design, implementation, verification, and debugging.
  • Define and manage key project milestones and deliverables for gateway systems.
  • Recruit, develop, and promote exceptional engineers responsible for designing and testing Starlink gateways.
  • Implement automated design validation tests and production tests to ensure product reliability.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or related field.
  • 7+ years of professional experience in hardware design/development or electronics test engineering.
  • 3+ years of management experience leading technical teams.
  • Significant experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept to production.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for EMC/EMI compliance and thermal management.
  • Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging complex electronic systems.

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