Electrical Hardware Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
Core
Design, build, test, and operate high-reliability electrical hardware for Starmind, a satellite constellation powering orbital AI compute.
Role type
Senior IC Electrical Hardware Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Avionics systems and custom AI compute electronics for space-based AI infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / AI Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Power electronics, high-speed digital communications, analog design, network integration, thermal management, signal integrity, PCB layout, hardware debugging, mixed-signal circuit design, system trade-offs
Preferred skills
Mixed-signal circuit board design (FPGAs, SerDes, DDR4), aerospace systems experience, Python/C++ programming, full lifecycle hardware development
Technologies
FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DDR4, I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, power supply components
Responsibilities
Develop high-reliability electronics for satellites; drive system trades, requirements, component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout; support hardware through production, integration, and flight; collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, thermal, software, silicon)
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
