Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX is revolutionizing space technology with its ambitious goal of enabling human life on Mars. As part of this mission, they're deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, providing high-speed internet to over 4 million users globally. The Electrical Test and Reliability Engineer role at SpaceX's Starlink division is a crucial position that bridges multiple engineering disciplines including electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna engineering.

The role involves ensuring satellite hardware can withstand the harsh space environment while maintaining communication with millions of users worldwide. You'll be working in Redmond on various sub-teams, including Satellite Payload, Bus and Avionics, Gateways, Hardware Test and Factory Automation, Failure Analysis, On-Orbit Reliability, and Enterprise & Government solutions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology, with responsibilities ranging from designing automated test solutions to supporting hardware through production and flight. You'll be writing automation software, performing electrical bench testing, and working closely with engineers across different disciplines to deliver high-performance hardware.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $100,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on experience level. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, equity opportunities, 401(k), paid vacation, and various insurance options. This is an ideal position for someone with a strong background in electrical engineering or related fields, who is passionate about space technology and wants to contribute to SpaceX's mission of making humanity multi-planetary.

The position requires hands-on experience with hardware development, strong programming skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. Due to ITAR requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.