New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)

Job Title

New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starlink)

Role Summary

Entry-level electrical engineer supporting Starlink hardware development and high-volume production at the Bastrop/Abernathy, TX site. Work includes board-level design, RF/antenna, test, manufacturing process, reliability, controls, compliance, and facility electrical systems.

The role focuses on delivering reliable consumer and gateway products through hands-on design, validation, and production support.

Experience Level

Entry-level / New graduate. Candidates are typically graduating in 2026 or 2027. 1+ years of practical experience is expected; internships, co-ops, and relevant projects are accepted.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include:

• Capture requirements, perform system trades, select components, produce schematics and PCB layouts, and prototype electrical designs.
• Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, verification, documentation, and support manufacturing and test processes.
• Create simulation models to evaluate hardware performance and contribute to pre-silicon verification, chip bring-up, and post-silicon validation.
• Develop automation and test software (Python) to control units under test and test equipment.
• Provide engineering support for facility electrical components and systems, including troubleshooting and improvement efforts.
• Conduct failure analysis and reliability improvements, and work to simplify solutions to complex problems.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• Must-have: 1+ years practical experience in circuit or hardware design/analysis (internships/co-ops/projects accepted).
• Must-have: ITAR-eligible: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or able to obtain required Department of State authorizations.
• Must-have: Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Nice-to-have: Mixed-signal PCB design experience (processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz SerDes, DDR4, ADC/DACs, power supplies).
• Nice-to-have: Experience with lab/test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, electronic load, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, vector signal generator, SMU) and environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, humidity, shock & vibration).
• Nice-to-have: Programming skills (Python, C/C++), experience with manufacturing/test automation, and exposure to production machinery and sensors.
• Nice-to-have: Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or another STEM discipline is required; candidates may be graduating with a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in 2026 or 2027. Internships, co-ops, and equivalent project experience are accepted as practical experience.

ITAR details: see the U.S. Department of State website at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/.

For accommodation or affirmative action inquiries: EEOCompliance@spacex.com

About the Company

Company: SpaceX

Headquarters: Hawthorne, California, United States

SpaceX is focused on developing space technologies to enable human exploration of Mars and beyond. The company is known for its advancements in rocketry and its Starlink satellite constellation, which delivers high-speed internet globally.