Electrical Test Development Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX is a space exploration company developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation for broadband internet.
Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Space

Description For Electrical Test Development Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX is leveraging its expertise in rocket and spacecraft development to revolutionize global internet connectivity through Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. As an Electrical Test Development Engineer for Starlink, you'll be responsible for developing test solutions for customer-facing devices including Starlink dishes, WiFi routers, and other hardware. You'll work with cutting-edge technology that serves customers worldwide, from teachers in remote Amazon regions to researchers in Antarctica.

The role involves complete ownership of test solution development for characterizing reliability and performance of millions of customer devices. You'll design, implement, and verify development, production, and reliability test solutions while collaborating across multiple teams including electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing.

SpaceX offers a unique opportunity to work on transformative technology that's actively shaping the future of global communications. You'll be part of a team that designs, builds, tests, and operates all aspects of the Starlink system - from satellites to consumer receivers and the software that connects it all.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Developing automated test solutions for high-volume consumer products
  • Designing custom PCBAs and selecting test hardware
  • Writing Python automation software for testing and data collection
  • Working closely with design and manufacturing teams
  • Problem-solving complex technical challenges

The position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, along with experience in hardware development and programming. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the reliability and performance of products used by millions of customers worldwide.

This role offers the chance to be part of SpaceX's mission to make humanity a multi-planetary species while helping to provide internet access to underserved areas around the globe. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology and have the opportunity to influence fundamental product operations through regular interaction with senior leadership.

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Responsibilities For Electrical Test Development Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

  • Design and develop automated test solutions for high-volume consumer phased arrays, WiFi routers, power supplies, and upcoming products
  • Select commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and/or design custom PCBAs to measure signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test
  • Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, field data, and production documentation systems
  • Work closely with and consistently provide feedback to responsible design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and test lab teams
  • Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

Requirements For Electrical Test Development Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
  • 1+ years of professional programming experience

Benefits For Electrical Test Development Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

Visa Sponsorship
  • ITAR requirements - must be US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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