Senior PCB Designer

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Salary
$130,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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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TL;DR · Senior PCB Designer

Sr. PCB Designer (Starship) joins the Starship team to design layouts for in-house boards, including radio phased arrays and power converters. This role involves determining layer stack-ups, performing component placement, and executing signal routing for digital, analog, RF, and power conversion systems. The designer will manage multilayer layouts exceeding 20 layers, conduct SI/PI simulations to mitigate crosstalk and EMI issues, and produce fabrication deliverables like Gerber and ODB++ files. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Altium Designer or Mentor Xpedition, experience with high-speed routing, and the ability to use Python for automating library tasks. The role requires expertise in DFM analysis, 3D modeling, and managing component libraries. This position addresses complex hardware challenges for advanced electronics used in orbital flight and space travel systems.

What you'll do

  • Design multi-layer PCB layouts including component placement, high-speed routing, and power/ground plane design.
  • Perform pre- and post-layout SI/PI simulations to mitigate crosstalk, reflections, and EMI/EMC issues.
  • Produce fabrication deliverables such as Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581 files, and stack-up drawings.
  • Analyze designs for manufacturability and incorporate production feedback to improve yield and reduce costs.
  • Create and maintain accurate PCB component libraries including symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and RF engineers on stack-up planning and enclosure integration.
  • Develop scripts and utilize AI tools to automate and improve the efficiency of PCB design tasks.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ years of professional experience with PCB layout.
  • Experience with Mentor Xpedition and/or Altium Designer (Mentor Xpedition preferred).
  • Experience with high-speed routing, mixed analog and digital designs, FPGA, DRAM, and power conversion systems (preferred).
  • Experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management for at least 2 years (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automating library tasks and data extraction (preferred).
  • Demonstrated understanding of design for manufacturability, assembly, and test (preferred).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding environment (preferred).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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