SpaceX
Hardware Engineer, Gateways & Customer Hardware (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Hardware Engineer to design and develop reliable electrical systems for Starlink's consumer-facing products (dishes, routers) and ground station gateways. You will own the complete hardware lifecycle from concept through production, working across multiple disciplines to deliver satellite communication devices serving millions of users globally.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for satellite communication systems
- Lead system trades, requirements capture, component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout
- Collaborate with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and test teams throughout development
- Support hardware through prototyping, bring-up, debugging, production, and flight integration
- Build tools and analyze on-orbit and lab data to drive continuous design improvements
- Solve complex technical problems with simple, elegant solutions
What they're looking for
- Mixed-signal circuit board design (processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, high-speed Serdes, DDR4, I2C, SPI)
- PCB layout and schematic capture
- Hardware testing, troubleshooting, and debugging
- Analog and digital circuit design (op-amps, ADCs, DACs, power supplies)
- Python, C, or C++ programming
- Full product lifecycle development from concept to production
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication
- FPGA and embedded systems design
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a complex mixed-signal PCB design you led from concept to production—what were the biggest challenges and how did you solve them?
- Describe your experience with high-speed signal integrity and multi-GHz Serdes design. What tools and techniques do you use?