Operations Engineer, Starlink Satellites

Join SpaceX as a GNC Engineer specializing in Satellite Power Systems for our revolutionary Starlink project. This role is integral to developing and optimizing power systems for our satellite constellation, ensuring robust performance and reliability. You will collaborate with a talented team to design, analyze, and implement innovative solutions that push the boundaries of satellite technology.

SpaceX is building the technology to enable human exploration of the cosmos, with a long-term vision of establishing life on Mars. As part of this mission, the Starlink program delivers high-speed broadband internet through the world’s largest satellite constellation, now serving over 10 million users globally. The Antenna Engineering team designs, builds, tests, and operates every part of the Starlink system. This includes satellites, ground stations, customer-facing hardware, and the software that ties it all together. The team’s work shapes the future of global connectivity as Starlink expands its reach and capabilities. Role overview This Antenna Engineer position focuses on full ownership of advanced antenna systems for Starlink. The scope covers phased array antennas, parabolic antennas, and other RF systems used across satellites, gateways, and end-user devices. The role involves creating new solutions that have not yet reached the market and influencing the core operations of the Starlink network. What you will do Design, develop, and test phased array and parabolic antennas for satellite and ground applications Lead projects from initial concept through to production deployment Collaborate with teams across electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing disciplines Work closely with senior leadership to shape the direction of the Starlink constellation and network

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exhilarating than one where we remain on Earth. Our mission is to develop technologies that will enable human life on Mars.SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER, SATELLITE SYSTEMS (STARLINK)Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, is revolutionizing broadband internet access globally. By utilizing our expertise in rocket and spacecraft engineering, we deploy thousands of satellites each year, currently serving over five million customers across more than 120 countries. Our team designs, builds, tests, and operates every aspect of the system—from satellite hardware and user antennas that connect quickly upon unboxing to the integrated software that ties it all together. With plans for continual growth in hardware capabilities and expanding bandwidth, we are seeking exceptional engineers to join our mission.As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within our satellite vehicle engineering organization, you will tackle intricate structural, thermal, and electromechanical challenges associated with the space-grade hardware that powers our satellites. You will oversee the complete design lifecycle, from ideation and design to testing, manufacturing, and large-scale production. Collaboration with a diverse range of cross-functional engineering disciplines will be essential as we work together to democratize internet access worldwide. Various sub-teams exist within the vehicle engineering group, each concentrating on distinct focus areas. Applicants will be evaluated for compatibility with all teams before being matched to a specific area based on technical fit and team requirements.Mechanisms Team: Focus on end-to-end electromechanical design for actuators, reaction wheels, torque rods, solar arrays, and more.Space Lasers Team: Collaborate with the optical team to design opto-mechanical assemblies for our cutting-edge Space Lasers and other optical payloads.Bus Avionics Team: Work alongside Bus electrical engineers to design mechanical avionics modules, thermal and structural components, new component selection, harnessing, and integration to satellites.Structural Team: Engage in the design and analysis of the primary satellite structure, including chassis, ribs, rails, and propulsion tanks.Solar Arrays Team: Participate in the design and production of the world’s most prolific space solar arrays, from flight array design to testing and factory production processes.

Join SpaceX as a Materials Engineer specializing in satellite systems for the Starlink project. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and innovate advanced materials that are critical to the functionality and performance of our satellite technology. Your expertise will contribute to the design, testing, and implementation of materials used in the harsh environments of space, ensuring reliability and efficiency.As a key member of our engineering team, you will engage in hands-on testing, analyze material properties, and work closely with design and manufacturing teams to optimize material performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that is reshaping global connectivity.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer focused on designing and developing cutting-edge power electronics for Starlink satellites. You will be instrumental in enhancing the performance and reliability of our satellite systems, contributing to global internet connectivity.Your expertise will drive innovations in power management, conversion, and distribution within our satellite platforms, helping us tackle some of the most challenging engineering problems in the industry.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Materials Engineer, specializing in satellite systems for our Starlink project. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced materials and processes, contributing to innovative satellite technology that aims to provide global internet coverage.Your expertise will be essential in conducting material analysis, development, and testing to ensure the reliability and performance of satellite components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and drive the success of our satellite systems.

As a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Satellite Bus systems at SpaceX, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and testing of advanced satellite technologies for the Starlink project. Your expertise in mechanical engineering will contribute to innovative solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of our satellite buses.

At SpaceX, we are driven by a vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will facilitate human life on Mars and beyond.Principal Electrical Engineer - StarlinkAs a leader in aerospace technology, SpaceX is revolutionizing global internet access through Starlink, the largest satellite constellation on Earth. Our advanced system delivers high-speed, reliable internet to millions of users around the globe. We are responsible for designing, building, testing, and operating every aspect of this innovative project, from thousands of satellites to user-friendly receivers and the integrated software that connects it all.In your role as Principal Electrical Engineer, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of the hardware that powers this connectivity, collaborating across various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. You will tackle challenges related to high-speed digital communications, analog systems, power electronics, and RF devices. Your responsibilities will encompass system design, schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, hardware troubleshooting, and driving requirements for silicon development and product testing. You will also play a crucial role in achieving successful outcomes across interdisciplinary satellite subsystems, including partnerships with peers in mechanical and software engineering.Sub-teams include:Avionics: Responsible for designing and developing the avionics systems that control the satellite, manage power distribution, and facilitate high-speed communication via cutting-edge Space Lasers.Payload: Focused on the innovative hardware, including phased arrays and custom electronics, that deliver connectivity to our users.Your team assignment will be determined during the interview process based on your technical skills, expertise, and personal preferences.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more thrilling than one where we remain earthbound. We are on a mission to develop revolutionary technologies that will help make this vision a reality, with the ultimate aim of establishing human life on Mars.DSP ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)The Starlink Space Lasers team is at the forefront of innovation, creating, producing, and deploying state-of-the-art free-space optical communication systems for satellites. We are seeking talented engineers to join our efforts in advancing laser communication terminals and imaging products vital for the Starlink satellite constellation. Our optical systems mandate a unique combination of theoretical knowledge, practical application skills, and an enthusiasm for tackling intricate challenges in real-time, resource-constrained environments.As a DSP engineer on the Starlink Space Laser team, you will collaborate with a diverse group of Optical engineers, DSP engineers, software developers, hardware engineers, and end-users to revolutionize laser communication systems, contributing directly to mission-critical applications in low Earth orbit and beyond. You will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are committed to developing the technologies that will make this a reality, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.MECHANICAL ENGINEER, SATELLITE PAYLOAD (STARLINK)Starlink is the largest satellite constellation globally, providing high-speed internet access anywhere on Earth. Leveraging our expertise in rocket and spacecraft development, we deploy thousands of satellites each year, currently serving tens of millions of customers across more than 120 countries. Our team designs, builds, tests, and operates every component of the system— from satellite hardware to user antennas that connect seamlessly, and the software that unifies it all. As the Starlink constellation expands, it will feature increasingly advanced hardware, higher bandwidth, and a broader consumer base. We are in search of exceptional engineers to join us on this mission.As a Mechanical Design Engineer within the satellite payload group, you will tackle intricate structural, thermal, and electromechanical challenges involving the space-grade hardware that powers our satellites. You will own the complete design lifecycle from ideation and design to testing, manufacturing, and large-scale production. Collaborating with various cross-functional engineering disciplines, you will play a key role in advancing the next generation of high-speed internet. This position will expose you to a diverse array of engineering challenges, including cutting-edge phased array antennas, gimballing parabolic antennas, actuators, and mechanisms. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and have an interest in material science, electromagnetics, and microelectronics, join us in expanding the Starlink network and democratizing internet access worldwide.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Antenna Engineer for our Starlink satellite program. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing advanced antenna systems that are crucial for our satellite communications. Your expertise will contribute directly to the innovation and reliability of our satellite constellation, helping to provide global internet coverage.

Join SpaceX as an RF/Microwave Engineer specializing in satellite technologies for our revolutionary Starlink project. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of RF systems that are crucial to the success of our satellite communications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement cutting-edge RF solutions that will enhance global connectivity.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the stars, driven by the technology we develop today. Our ultimate goal is to establish human life on Mars.ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - SATELLITES (STARLINK)Join SpaceX as we harness our rocket and spacecraft expertise to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink boasts the largest satellite constellation globally, delivering fast and reliable internet access to millions. We design, build, test, and operate every component of this innovative system, from thousands of satellites to user-friendly receivers and the software that integrates it all. As we enhance and expand our constellation, we seek exceptional engineers to be part of this groundbreaking mission.As an Electrical Design Engineer for Starlink, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of the hardware that powers our connectivity solutions, engaging in electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Your challenges will encompass high-speed digital communications, analog systems, network integration, power electronics, and RF devices. Your responsibilities will range from system design and schematic capture to PCB layout oversight, alongside hardware troubleshooting and setting requirements for the silicon and the entire product production and testing processes. You will also play a vital role in achieving successful outcomes across interdisciplinary subsystems, collaborating with mechanical and software engineering teams.Key sub-teams include:Avionics: The heart of Starlink satellites lies in the avionics systems, controlling the vehicle, distributing kilowatts of power, routing high-speed vehicle and user traffic, and connecting satellites via our advanced Space Lasers. This team is tasked with the design, development, and success of these systems from inception to completion.Payload: Our satellites utilize cutting-edge phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and custom compute and modem electronics to ensure exceptional connectivity for our customers. The Payload team is responsible for the design, development, and success of this hardware from conception to delivery.Your placement on these teams will be determined during the interview process based on technical fit, expertise, and personal preference.

SpaceX is seeking a Harnessing Design Engineer to join the Starlink satellite program in Redmond, WA. This role centers on designing harnesses that boost both performance and reliability for advanced satellite systems. Key responsibilities Design and develop harness solutions tailored for Starlink satellites Collaborate with engineers from other specialties to ensure harness designs integrate smoothly into satellite systems Apply technical knowledge to support and advance satellite technology Teamwork Regular collaboration with colleagues from different engineering backgrounds is a core part of this position, all contributing to the ongoing progress of the Starlink mission.

Join SpaceX as a Space Lasers Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of satellite technology. You will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge laser communication systems for the Starlink satellite constellation. Your expertise will help enhance global internet connectivity, making a significant impact on the future of communication.

At SpaceX, we aspire to a future where humanity explores the cosmos. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge technology that paves the way for human life on Mars.Electrical Hardware Design Engineer - Satellites (Starlink)SpaceX is leveraging its extensive experience in aerospace technology to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. This project encompasses the largest satellite constellation globally, delivering fast and reliable internet access to millions. Our team is involved in every aspect of the system, from satellite design and consumer receivers to the integrated software that connects it all. As we expand and enhance Starlink's capabilities, we seek exceptional engineers to join our mission.As an Electrical Design Engineer for Starlink, you will oversee the entire hardware lifecycle that facilitates connectivity, engaging in various domains such as electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. Your challenges will include high-speed digital communications, analog signal processing, network system integration, power electronics, and RF devices. Your responsibilities will range from system design and schematic captures to PCB layout management, hardware troubleshooting, and defining requirements for silicon development and product testing. You will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including mechanical and software engineers, to drive successful outcomes across satellite subsystems.Avionics: The avionics systems are the backbone of Starlink satellites, managing vehicle control, power distribution, high-speed traffic routing, and inter-satellite communication via advanced Space Lasers. This team is responsible for the design and success of these systems from inception to implementation.Payload: The Payload team focuses on industry-leading phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and custom compute + modem electronics to deliver connectivity to our customers. They oversee the design and execution of this hardware from conception to deployment.Your team assignment will be determined during the interview process, considering your technical skills, expertise, and preferences.

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.

Founded on the vision of making space exploration a reality, SpaceX is at the forefront of developing innovative technologies that aim to enable human life on Mars. Our mission is to revolutionize space travel and connect millions globally through our advanced satellite systems.SENIOR RF/MICROWAVE ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)At SpaceX, we are utilizing our extensive experience in rocket and spacecraft engineering to deploy Starlink, the world’s most sophisticated broadband internet service. As the largest satellite constellation globally, Starlink provides fast and reliable internet access to millions. Our team is responsible for designing, building, testing, and operating all components of this groundbreaking system, from thousands of satellites to consumer receivers and the integrated software.As a member of our Satellite Payload Engineering team, you will focus on developing RF devices that power our satellites and ground antennas, including power amplifiers, waveguide components, reflectors, and antennas. The ideal candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to creating high-performance wireless digital communication systems, from the antenna to the protocol level. Your role will involve the design, implementation, and verification of electrical hardware for both satellites and ground communication systems.

At SpaceX, we believe in an exhilarating future where humanity explores the stars. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that facilitate this vision, ultimately enabling human life on Mars.SENIOR ELECTRICAL HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - SATELLITES (STARLINK)SpaceX is at the forefront of deploying Starlink, the world's most sophisticated broadband internet system. As the largest satellite constellation in existence, Starlink provides fast and reliable internet access to millions globally. Our approach encompasses the design, construction, testing, and operation of all system components—including thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that connect users within minutes, and the software that integrates everything seamlessly. The potential global impact of Starlink is immense, and as we enhance and expand our constellation, we seek exceptional engineers to contribute to our team.In your role as an Electrical Design Engineer for Starlink, you will oversee the entire life cycle of the hardware that facilitates connectivity, engaging with electrical, mechanical, thermal analysis, software, and antenna/RF engineering. You will tackle challenges related to high-speed digital communications, analog systems, network integration, power electronics, and RF devices. Your responsibilities will encompass system design and schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, hardware troubleshooting, as well as defining requirements for the underlying silicon and overseeing complete product production and testing. Collaboration is key as you drive successful business outcomes across various subsystems of the satellite, working closely with mechanical and software engineering teams, among others.Key sub-teams include:Avionics: Responsible for the core avionics systems of Starlink satellites, which control the vehicle, manage kilowatts of power distribution, route high-speed vehicle and user traffic, and enable inter-satellite communication via advanced Space Lasers. The team ensures the design, development, and success of these systems from conception to execution.Payload: This team designs the cutting-edge phased arrays, parabolic antennas, and custom compute + modem electronics that deliver connectivity to our users. They are accountable for the hardware's design, development, and success from concept to execution.Your specific team assignment will be determined during the interview process based on your technical expertise, experience, and preferences.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity ventures beyond Earth to explore the cosmos. We are actively developing cutting-edge technologies to turn this vision into reality, with the ultimate aim of establishing human life on Mars.Integration & Test Specialist (Starlink Satellite Integration) – 2nd ShiftJoin our team at SpaceX as we build a low latency, broadband internet system designed to provide connectivity to underserved populations worldwide. Utilizing a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink aims to deliver fast and reliable internet access to areas lacking service or facing high costs. We are seeking a skilled integration specialist to spearhead the integration and improvement processes for Starlink satellite production.