Lead Electronic Development Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)
Core
Design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for Starlink Gateway systems, ensuring ground station hardware withstands harsh conditions while maintaining global communication.
Role type
Lead Electronic Development Engineer (Hardware/RF)
Builds
Next-generation Starlink Gateway hardware and ground station antenna systems
Domain
Satellite communications, RF engineering, high-speed networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Electrical architecture design, mixed-signal circuit board design, FPGA implementation, SerDes interface design, automated test asset development, hardware debugging, Linux/embedded OS integration, Python/C++ programming
Preferred skills
Full life cycle hardware development, optical networking architecture, high-speed computer networking (Tbps switches), cross-functional team leadership
Technologies
FPGAs, Ethernet, DDR4, I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, ADC/DAC, power supply components, Python, C/C++, Linux
Responsibilities
Lead team of 3-5 engineers in electronics design and testing; drive electrical architecture and component selection; optimize designs for reliability; implement automated validation tests; partner with antenna, software, and manufacturing teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership