New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Location
Bastrop, TX
Posted
2 days ago

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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 · New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)

As a new graduate electrical engineer at SpaceX's Starlink facility in Bastrop, TX, you will join one of several specialized teams responsible for designing and manufacturing high-volume consumer hardware that connects users to satellites. Your day-to-day tasks may include board-level design, RF & antenna development, advanced manufacturing processes, test solution creation, reliability analysis, controls engineering, compliance management, or facilities improvement, depending on your team assignment. You will work with technologies such as mixed-signal circuit boards, processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, and various programming languages like Python and C++. The role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing, making you an integral part of Starlink’s mission to provide fast internet access to underserved regions globally.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop complex electrical systems for satellite communication devices.
  • Create simulation models to evaluate hardware performance and reliability.
  • Implement advanced manufacturing processes for PCB fabrication and solar cell production.
  • Develop automated test solutions capable of testing thousands of units daily.
  • Ensure compliance with EMC, radio, and wireless technology regulations globally.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field.
  • 1+ years of experience in circuit design and electronic product development.
  • Experience with mixed-signal circuit boards and various hardware components.
  • Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C/C++ for hardware analysis.
  • Exposure to production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment systems.

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