Electrical On-orbit Reliability Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
Posted 22 days ago · $105,000.00 - $145,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 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
- 2026-09-17
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 On-Orbit Reliability Engineer for Starlink, you will be responsible for tracking and analyzing hardware failures in the satellite constellation. Your role involves conducting hardware testing, collaborating with various engineering teams, and utilizing electrical engineering analysis and statistical methods to investigate failure modes. You will contribute to improving hardware reliability through data analysis and feedback from on-orbit operations.
- 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 discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience in hardware development, hardware troubleshooting, or data analysis
- 1+ years of experience with Python and/or SQL
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
- Experience analyzing/designing electrical circuits and developing functional test plans
- Experience with PCBA test equipment and measurement techniques
- Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 1: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00; Level 2: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00
- Eligibility for 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 mention of remote work options
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends may be required for mission critical deadlines
- The role involves a mix of hardware testing and data analysis, which may appeal to candidates looking for a hands-on engineering position but may not suit those preferring purely software roles.
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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