This role pays less than
57%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,250–$222,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$185k
versus about
$196k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
SpaceX currently has
579 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 419 roles with salary data.
Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Raptor 3D Printers joins the Raptor Printer team to design, build, and integrate in-house Laser Powder Bed Fusion printers for high-volume rocket engine production. This role involves extreme ownership of electrical systems, where you will drive requirements definition, circuit design, PCBAs development, and hardware validation through benchtop and environmental testing. You will manage the full lifecycle of complex electromechanical systems, performing root cause investigations and collaborating with mechanical, software, and automation teams to ensure manufacturing reliability. Key technical skills include proficiency in Altium or Circuit Maker for schematic capture and board layout, knowledge of SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and RS422 protocols, and experience with high-power electronics, motion control, and signal conditioning circuits. You will also utilize MATLAB or Python for test automation while navigating the complexities of additive manufacturing hardware.
FPGA
Python
LabVIEW
DAQmx
Circuit Simulation
Altium
Or CAD
Signal Conditioning
Analog Circuit Design
Digital Circuit Design
High-Voltage Systems
Data Acquisition
Computer-Aided Design
SPICE
Firmware
FPGA
Python
LabVIEW
DAQmx
Circuit Simulation
Altium
Or CAD
Signal Conditioning
Analog Circuit Design
Digital Circuit Design
High-Voltage Systems
Data Acquisition
Computer-Aided Design
SPICE
Firmware