Electrical Engineer for Orbital Communications

13 hours ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer Orbital Communications

SpaceX is a pioneering company that aims to make humanity a multi-planetary species. We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead our team in designing and developing high-reliability mixed-signal electronics for our satellite program.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the architecture and design of high-reliability mixed-signal electronics, including analog opto-electronics, low-noise signal conditioners, power supplies, and digital interfaces.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, manufacturing, and production engineers to design and deliver products through production, assembly, and testing.
  • Build a team of electrical and manufacturing engineers to deliver high-reliability, high-performance electronics at volume for the SpaceX satellite program.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience with the design and production of mixed analog and digital electronics.
  • 1+ years of experience with high-reliability electronic component production.
  • 1+ years of experience leading a team of 3 or more electrical engineers.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
  • Expertise or deep knowledge in analysis of high-performance mixed-signal electronics, including personally designing circuits for a production environment.
  • Experience managing a team of at least 5 in the full life-cycle of development for electrical components or products.
  • Project management experience, from requirements capture through production.
  • Experience with advanced design, including high-speed signals, differential routing, FPGA, and microcontrollers.
  • Experience manufacturing in AS9100, ISO9001, or equivalent quality systems.
  • Understanding of standardized environmental testing.
  • Experience in a fast-paced test environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering, production, and executive management teams.
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must be willing to travel on short or extended trips as needed.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an ITAR-compliant company and require all employees to be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.



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