About the job
SpaceX is developing Starlink, a broadband internet network powered by a vast satellite constellation. This system spans thousands of satellites, consumer devices, and the software that connects them. As Starlink expands, engineers help drive improvements in performance and reliability for users around the world.
The Electrical On-Orbit Hardware Reliability Engineer role centers on the electrical and mechanical reliability of Starlink satellites. This engineer monitors, investigates, and analyzes hardware failure modes across the entire fleet, shaping both ongoing operations and the design of future satellites.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor and interpret on-orbit data to detect electrical and mechanical hardware issues in Starlink satellites
- Investigate failure modes through hardware testing, statistical analysis, and experiments conducted in orbit
- Work with teams from multiple disciplines to address on-orbit hardware challenges
- Use electrical engineering principles to identify root causes of failures
- Offer recommendations during design and production phases to enhance hardware reliability
- Contribute insights that influence hardware components, the satellite constellation, and future satellite designs
Location
This position is based in Redmond, WA.

