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Electrical Hardware Engineer - Optics, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted 23 days ago · $105,000.00 - $145,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 46 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-18

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As an Electrical Hardware Engineer on the Starlink Optics team, you will oversee the entire life cycle of hardware for satellite-based imaging systems and optical communication systems. Your responsibilities will include designing, prototyping, and testing high-reliability electronics, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful integration and performance of complex electrical designs.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other STEM degree
  • 1+ years of experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
  • 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products
  • 2+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production
  • 2+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards
  • 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics

What you get

  • Pay range for Level 1: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00; Level 2: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned in the posting, which may affect the clarity of the tech stack
  • Role requires extended hours and weekends as necessary, which may impact work-life balance
  • Travel to vendors and other SpaceX sites may be required, which could affect personal commitments

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-18. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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