About the job
At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more exhilarating than one where we remain earthbound. Our mission is to develop innovative technologies to make this vision a reality, with the ultimate aim of establishing human life on Mars.
Design Criteria Engineer (Starshield)
Starshield harnesses SpaceX's advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is tailored for governmental applications, focusing initially on earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads. As a member of the Starshield Design Criteria Engineering team, your role will be pivotal in ensuring our satellites achieve mission success with unparalleled reliability. This team is composed of engineers from diverse backgrounds, who will gain an in-depth understanding of hardware ranging from vehicle systems to individual components. We are currently seeking talent for two critical roles:
- As a design-focused engineer, your technical expertise will guide the initial conception of significant design revisions, leading the path through design maturation, validation, safe launch, and initial operation in orbit. This crucial phase rewards creativity and innovation while necessitating foresight to mitigate risks.
- As a change-focused engineer, you will spearhead efforts to identify and implement enhancements in the design and processing of satellites, maintaining our industry-leading design iteration and manufacturing pace. The satisfaction comes from witnessing these systems working together, bringing innovative concepts to life in space.
We are in search of passionate engineers with solid technical fundamentals who thrive in fast-paced development environments, dedicated to enhancing the way we develop satellites.

