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# Electrical Hardware Engineer - Optics, Satellites (Starlink)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Desktop Computing, Dynamic Random-Access Memory, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Schematic Capture, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Pcb Layout, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_spacex-8747673002

## About the Role

RESPONSIBILITIES: + Rapidly develop high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft. + Drive system trades, requirements capture, componentselection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs + Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight + Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, optical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware + Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physicsor other STEM degree + 1+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware (internships/co-ops can apply) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: +
Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree + 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliableproducts + 2+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life-cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware + 2+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, GPUs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, photodiode, laser diodeand power supply components + 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics + Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++) + Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role + 2+ years
working on aerospace systems ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS + Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support critical hardware, test, and production milestones + Travel to vendors and other SpaceX sites as needed COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 1: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00 Level 2: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.