Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Satellite Payload (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and operate the world's most advanced communication network (Starlink) by developing high-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft.
Role type
Senior IC electrical design engineer (satellite payload)
Builds
High-reliability electronics for satellites and spacecraft, including mixed-signal ASICs, RF front ends, and antenna elements
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mixed-signal circuit design, PCB layout, SerDes, RF signal chains, power supply design, hardware debugging, Python, C/C++, space-grade hardware experience
Preferred skills
Master's degree in EE/CE, full life-cycle hardware development, multi-GHz SerDes, DDR4/LPDDR5 interfaces, FPGA design
Technologies
Python, C/C++, FPGAs, DDR4, LPDDR5, I2C, SPI, RF front ends, mixed-signal ASICs
Responsibilities
Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, test, and on-orbit performance of complex electrical designs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC