Electrical Engineer (Starlink Optical)
Core
Design, validate, and debug high-speed PCB assemblies for Starlink's optical hardware platform, ensuring electrical systems meet performance and manufactability standards.
Role type
Electrical Engineer (High-Speed PCB & Signal Integrity)
Builds
High-speed optical hardware for Starlink satellites and consumer gateways
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Optoelectronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mixed-signal circuit board design, controlled impedance routing, signal integrity validation, board bring-up, lab debugging, test fixture design, cross-functional system integration, electrical documentation
Preferred skills
Master's in EE/CE, full life cycle hardware development, multi-GHz Serdes design, DDR4/PCIe interfaces, FPGA/processor integration, Python/C++ programming
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, VNAs, TDR, logic analyzers, FPGAs, DDR4, Ethernet, Serdes, Python, C/C++
Responsibilities
Design and support multilayer PCB assemblies for high-speed optical hardware; Assist with schematic capture and PCB layout applying signal integrity best practices; Support board bring-up, electrical validation, and lab debugging; Perform signal integrity validation using lab instrumentation; Support development of evaluation platforms for new silicon and photonic components; Contribute to end-of-line test infrastructure and automated validation sequences
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC