Principal Electrical Design Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their Starlink team. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to work on the world's largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable internet to millions globally. As a principal engineer, you'll have complete ownership over the development of millions of consumer-facing devices including Starlink dishes and Wi-Fi routers.

The position involves designing and implementing complex electrical systems that connect users worldwide to SpaceX's satellite network. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, and directly impacting how people access the internet in remote and underserved areas. Your work will serve diverse customers, from teachers in the Amazon to researchers in Antarctica.

This is an ideal role for an experienced electrical engineer who excels in full product lifecycle development, from initial concept through mass production. You'll need expertise in mixed-signal circuit design, FPGA implementation, and various communication protocols. The position requires strong leadership skills as you'll interact regularly with senior leadership and influence fundamental constellation operations.

Working at SpaceX means joining a team dedicated to making humanity a multi-planetary species. The company's mission to enable human life on Mars drives innovation across all projects, including Starlink. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on technology that's not only advancing space exploration but also solving real-world connectivity challenges on Earth.

The position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You'll be based in Bastrop, TX, working alongside some of the industry's best engineers. If you're passionate about space technology, consumer electronics, and want to be part of a team making internet accessible worldwide while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity.