PCB Designer (Starlink)
SpaceX, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA, United States
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 is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 7 million+ 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’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.
As a PCB Designer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for creating the layout for all our in‑house board designs. You’ll partner closely with Hardware Development Engineers as they develop their schematics, providing your expertise and recommendations at each design review, and iterating your designs to find the best possible solutions. You will contribute to a variety of designs ranging from radio phased‑arrays to solar‑power converters and more.
Responsibilities
Determine layer stack‑up, perform component package selection, component placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing of digital, analog, RF, and power conversion of printed circuit boards.
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 manufacturing 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 + year of professional experience with PCB layout, OR 3 + years of professional experience in place of a degree (internships and club/project work apply).
Preferred Skills and Experience
2 + years of experience with PCB layout and routing in one or more 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 + year 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, 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.
Compensation and Benefits Pay range:
PCB Designer / Level I: $105,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
PCB Designer / Level II: $115,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the 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.
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 for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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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 is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 7 million+ 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’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.
As a PCB Designer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for creating the layout for all our in‑house board designs. You’ll partner closely with Hardware Development Engineers as they develop their schematics, providing your expertise and recommendations at each design review, and iterating your designs to find the best possible solutions. You will contribute to a variety of designs ranging from radio phased‑arrays to solar‑power converters and more.
Responsibilities
Determine layer stack‑up, perform component package selection, component placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing of digital, analog, RF, and power conversion of printed circuit boards.
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 manufacturing 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 + year of professional experience with PCB layout, OR 3 + years of professional experience in place of a degree (internships and club/project work apply).
Preferred Skills and Experience
2 + years of experience with PCB layout and routing in one or more 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 + year 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, 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.
Compensation and Benefits Pay range:
PCB Designer / Level I: $105,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
PCB Designer / Level II: $115,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for round‑trip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the 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.
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 for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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