PCB Designer (starlink)

Bastrop, TX SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. PCB Designer (Starlink) SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to 7M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’re looking for best‑in‑class engineers to join the team. As a PCB Designer you will create the layout for all our in‑house board designs, partnering closely with Hardware Development Engineers as they develop schematics, providing expertise and recommendations at each design review, and iterating your designs to deliver the best solutions. You will contribute to a variety of design mixes from radio phased arrays to solar power converters and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Determine layer stackup, perform component package selection, component placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing of digital, analog, RF, and power conversion of printed circuit boards (PCB). Library creation and maintenance. Create and release documentation for fabrication of PCBs. Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to continually improve design rules, constraints and design for test and manufacture guidelines. Utilize PCB design tools, maintain and evaluate new tools, and train team members to use tools.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 1+ years of professional experience with PCB layout OR 3+ years of professional experience with PCB layout in lieu of a degree (internships and club/project work applies).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

2+ years of experience with PCB layout and routing in one or all of the following areas: modern passive and active electronics components, surface‑mount, RF components, ball‑grid array and similar fine‑pitch, or high pin density components. 1+ years of experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management. Demonstrated understanding of design for manufacturability, assembly, and test. Experience with Mentor Xpedition and/or Altium Designer (Mentor Xpedition preferred). Experience with layout of mixed analog and digital designs, high‑speed buses, FPGA, DRAM and CPU designs, power supplies, DC‑DC converters, transmission lines, impedance‑controlled traces and power traces. Experience with MIL‑STD, commercial and IPC standards and design. Experience monitoring industry‑wide parts. Ability to visualize component placement and interconnectivity. Experience with scripting and automation. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission‑critical deadlines.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green‑card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO Statement SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's affirmative action plan or to request reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Front Door Defense