Manager, ASIC Design Engineering - Starshield Satellite Engineering

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more thrilling than one where we remain confined to Earth. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will make this vision a reality, ultimately aiming to enable human life on Mars.MANAGER, ASIC DESIGN ENGINEERING (STARSHIELD)Starshield utilizes SpaceX's Starlink te…

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will enable human life on Mars and beyond.SENIOR ASIC DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)The Starshield initiative harnesses SpaceX’s advanced Starlink technology to bolster national security operations. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is tailored for government applications, focusing initially on earth observation, communication systems, and hosted payloads. As an ASIC Design Verification Engineer on the Starshield team, you will engage in cutting-edge development projects that enhance U.S. National Security. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for creating next-generation FPGAs and ASICs to be utilized in both space and terrestrial infrastructures globally. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that encourages innovative problem-solving and rapid iteration, enabling swift transitions from design to operational capability.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos, making our existence beyond Earth not just a dream, but a reality. We are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking technologies aimed at facilitating human life on Mars.Lead Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer - StarshieldStarshield utilizes SpaceX's advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink targets consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is specifically crafted for governmental applications, focusing primarily on earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payload services. As a Lead Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer within the Starshield team, you will engage in pioneering development programs that support U.S. National Security. Your role will involve designing state-of-the-art next-generation FPGAs and ASICs for deployment in both space and terrestrial infrastructures worldwide. You will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, tackling complex challenges and employing the SpaceX ethos of rapid iteration to transition from design and demonstration to operational capability swiftly.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is fundamentally more thrilling than one where we remain on Earth. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies to make this vision a reality, ultimately enabling human life on Mars.LEAD ASIC DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)Starshield utilizes SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security efforts. While Starlink is intended for consumer and commercial applications, Starshield focuses on government needs, initially targeting earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.The Lead ASIC Design Verification Engineer will spearhead a team dedicated to the design verification of custom ASICs and FPGAs for advanced satellite systems. These systems deliver an unprecedented volume of data at remarkable speeds to the service members defending our nation and allies. From the initial design phase to on-orbit operations, you will lead an exceptional team of engineers in a collaborative environment to design, manufacture, test, and operate chips that enhance national security.

Join SpaceX as a Principal ASIC Design Engineer for our Starshield program, where you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge ASIC solutions that power our revolutionary missions. This role demands exceptional technical expertise and leadership in designing, validating, and implementing complex ASIC architectures. You'll collaborate with a talented team of engineers and contribute to advancing our technology capabilities for both defense and commercial applications.

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.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will pave the way for human life on Mars and beyond.SOFTWARE ENGINEER - SATELLITE OPERATIONS (STARSHIELD)Starshield utilizes SpaceX's advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial sectors, Starshield is dedicated to government applications, focusing on Earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads.As a Software Engineer on the Starshield GNC Operations Software team, you will develop software that ensures the highly reliable and autonomous operation of our satellite constellation. Your role will encompass diverse projects spanning both ground and flight software, including satellite telemetry systems, alerting mechanisms, full-stack operations tools, autonomous fault detection and recovery (FDIR), payload interface design, and ground service DevOps. Beyond software development, you will also engage in daily performance monitoring of the constellation and conduct on-orbit investigations, necessitating comprehensive systems knowledge of the satellite array. Our engineers collaborate closely with various engineering teams, including GNC, Hardware, and RF, to troubleshoot on-orbit issues, devise effective recovery strategies, and implement sustainable solutions.This team is dedicated to crafting secure, reliable, and autonomous software systems that enhance operational efficiency for our satellites. As a Software Engineer, you will oversee the entire software lifecycle from design and implementation to rollout and maintenance. We are expanding our team and seeking adaptable, driven, and collaborative engineers. Aerospace experience is not a prerequisite for success in this role, but candidates with a strong systems intuition alongside robust software skills will thrive. We encourage our engineers to bring innovative ideas and solutions to the table, contributing to our mission of interstellar exploration.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the stars, a vision that drives us to innovate and excel in aerospace technology. Our mission is to make human life multi-planetary, with Mars as our ultimate destination.SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SATELLITE SYSTEMS (STARSHIELD)Starshield harnesses SpaceX’s advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to enhance national security initiatives. While Starlink focuses on consumer and commercial applications, Starshield is tailored for government use, emphasizing earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payload capabilities.The Starshield software team is at the forefront of developing resilient in-space mesh networks, crafting secure systems to ensure reliable access to space, and innovating next-generation communication and sensing software. We welcome engineers from diverse backgrounds to contribute fresh perspectives. If you thrive on problem-solving and aspire to impact an inspiring mission, we encourage you to join our growing team of adaptable, driven, and collaborative engineers.As a software engineer on the Starshield Core team, you will tackle challenges across our entire network and take full ownership of the software responsible for controlling, monitoring, and expanding our satellite constellation. You’ll manage the complete lifecycle of your code and products, from conception through development to testing and deployment. Your work will involve creating highly reliable software that operates within our distributed ground system and on board our satellites.

At SpaceX, we are driven by a vision where humanity ventures beyond our planet, exploring the vastness of the cosmos. We are dedicated to pioneering the technologies that will make this dream a reality, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.MECHANICAL ENGINEER - STARSHIELDThe Starshield program harnesses SpaceX’s advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is uniquely crafted for governmental applications, focusing initially on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.We invite you to join our innovative team as a Satellite Mechanical and Mechanisms Engineer. In this role, you will take charge of the design and development of intricate mechanisms and mechanical systems, collaborating with a passionate group of engineers. This is a unique opportunity to engage in the architecture, simulation, and control of electromechanical systems for some of the most advanced satellites in existence.

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos, pushing beyond the boundaries of our planet. Our mission is to develop innovative technologies that pave the way for human life on Mars and beyond.OPTICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)Starshield harnesses SpaceX’s advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink serves both consumer and commercial sectors, Starshield is tailored for government applications, focusing initially on earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payload systems.The SpaceX satellite engineering teams are at the forefront of creating the most advanced free-space optical communication systems and observation payloads globally. We invite talented engineers to join us in the development of laser communication terminals and imaging products for the pioneering constellation of Starshield satellites. Our optical systems, including laser communication terminals, require a unique blend of theoretical acumen, practical implementation skills, and an unwavering passion for tackling complex, real-time challenges in resource-constrained environments.As a Starshield Optical Engineer, you will be pivotal in designing, validating, and operating free-space optical systems. Your contributions will shape the future of laser communications and directly impact mission-critical applications, such as next-generation star tracking systems for precise navigation in space.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, and we are committed to making that vision a reality. We are actively innovating technologies aimed at enabling human life on Mars. As an Electrical Design Engineer for our Starshield program, you will play a critical role in leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink technology to support national security initiatives. Your responsibilities will encompass designing, developing, and rigorously testing high-reliability electronics tailored for government applications, including earth observation and communications. You will oversee the entire lifecycle of hardware, ensuring it meets our demanding standards through thorough design, testing, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible and contribute to our mission of success.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos. We're at the forefront of developing the technologies to make this vision a reality, with the ultimate aim of enabling human life on Mars.FPGA ENGINEER - STARSHIELDStarshield harnesses the power of SpaceX's launch capabilities and Starlink technology 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.The satellite engineering team is seeking innovative talent for programs that are redefining in-space capabilities. Our missions encompass scientific research, classified national security operations, and commercial ventures. Software engineering and innovation are at the heart of these initiatives.Our satellite software team is dedicated to constructing reliable in-space networks, designing secure systems that ensure consistent access to space, and developing autonomous satellite operations. Aerospace experience is not a prerequisite for success in this role; we welcome engineers from diverse fields who are passionate about problem-solving and eager to contribute to an inspiring mission. As we grow this team, we are looking for adaptable, motivated, and collaborative engineers.As an FPGA Engineer within the satellite digital design team, you will engage in the design, development, and testing of FPGAs that support safety-critical logic, sensors, cryptography, and RF/optical systems.

Join SpaceX as a Space Lasers Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing, validating, and operating advanced free-space optical systems for our Starshield program. This initiative utilizes our Starlink technology to bolster national security applications, focusing on earth observation, communications, and innovative payload solutions. Your expertise in laser communications and imaging systems will be vital in shaping the future of satellite technology that directly impacts mission-critical operations, such as star tracking in complex space environments.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, and we're committed to making that vision a reality. Our ongoing innovations are aimed at enabling human life on Mars and beyond.RF ENGINEER - STARSHIELDJoin our Starshield team, where we harness SpaceX's revolutionary Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security. While Starlink serves consumers and commercial entities, Starshield focuses on government applications, particularly in areas like earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. As an RF Engineer, you will engage in advanced development programs that support U.S. National Security initiatives. Collaborating with a talented team of RF engineers, DSP engineers, software developers, hardware engineers, and end users, you will design and implement cutting-edge RF solutions for robust communication and remote sensing in low Earth orbit. This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges and apply the SpaceX ethos of rapid iteration, propelling ideas from concept to operational capability swiftly.

SpaceX’s Starshield program extends Starlink’s core technology and launch capabilities to support national security. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial sectors, Starshield is dedicated to government missions, including earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payloads. Role overview The Senior Electrical Design Engineer for Starshield leads electrical design, hardware development, testing, and lifecycle management. This position plays a key role in advancing Starshield’s government-focused projects and is integral to the team’s ongoing work. What you will do Lead electrical design and hardware development for Starshield systems Oversee testing processes and manage hardware through its lifecycle Troubleshoot systems, including real-time problem solving for in-orbit hardware Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure system-level performance and reliability Create solutions for complex engineering challenges that have not been addressed before What makes this role unique This position involves working on a rapidly evolving program where technical challenges change daily. The team values creative problem-solving, collaboration across disciplines, and a drive to push technical boundaries in support of SpaceX’s broader mission. Location Hawthorne, CA

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos. Our mission is to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on Mars. Join our relentless pursuit of innovation as we develop groundbreaking technologies that will change the world.LEAD ANTENNA ENGINEER - STARSHIELDStarshield harnesses the power of SpaceX’s Starlink technology to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to consumers and businesses, Starshield is tailored for governmental applications, focusing on earth observation, secure communications, and hosted payload solutions. As a Lead Antenna Engineer on the Starshield team, you will be at the forefront of advanced development programs vital to U.S. National Security. We are seeking experienced antenna engineers proficient in small antenna design, phased array systems, reflector antennas, and the validation of antenna design through testing. In this fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will tackle complex challenges while embodying the SpaceX ethos of rapid iteration, driving designs from concept to operational implementation at unprecedented speed.

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the cosmos is far more thrilling than one where we remain Earth-bound. We are at the forefront of developing technologies that will make interplanetary life a reality, with a long-term vision of establishing human presence on Mars.Senior Optical Engineer - StarshieldStarshield harnesses SpaceX’s advanced Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is tailored for government applications, focusing initially on Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.Our satellite engineering teams are tasked with designing, producing, and deploying the most advanced free-space optical communication systems and observation payloads globally. We seek skilled engineers to aid in the development of laser communication terminals and imaging solutions for our revolutionary Starshield satellite constellation. All SpaceX optical systems, including laser communication terminals and other optical products, require a mix of theoretical knowledge, practical application, and a fervent desire to tackle intricate challenges in real-time, resource-limited environments.As a Senior Optical Engineer for Starshield, you will be pivotal in the design, validation, and operation of free-space optical systems. You will help shape the future of laser communication technology and directly contribute to mission-critical applications, such as developing next-generation star tracking systems for precise navigation in space.

Join SpaceX as a DSP Engineer on the Starshield team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking technology that enhances national security. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with a diverse team of RF engineers, software developers, and hardware specialists to design and implement advanced systems for communication and sensing in low Earth orbit. Your work will directly support the U.S. government's mission to provide immediate access to critical intelligence and data. Embrace the fast-paced and innovative culture of SpaceX as we tackle unsolved problems and rapidly iterate from concept to operational capability.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are dedicated to making that vision a reality. Our cutting-edge technologies aim to enable human life on Mars and beyond.Senior Space Lasers Engineer - StarshieldStarshield harnesses the power of SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial markets, Starshield is crafted for governmental purposes, focusing initially on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.The SpaceX satellite engineering teams are at the forefront of developing, producing, and deploying state-of-the-art satellite free-space optical communication systems and observation payloads. We invite talented engineers to join us in advancing laser communications terminals and imaging products for the innovative Starshield satellite constellation. Our optical systems, including laser communication terminals, require a unique combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and a passion for tackling complex challenges in real-time, resource-constrained environments.As a Senior Space Lasers Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, validating, and operating free-space optical systems. Your contributions will shape the future of laser communication technologies and impact mission-critical applications, such as developing next-generation star tracking systems for precise navigation in space environments.

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos. As a Senior FPGA Engineer in our Starshield initiative, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our satellite technology to support national security. Your expertise will contribute to the design, development, and testing of high-performance FPGAs that are critical for safety, sensors, cryptography, and communication systems within our satellite constellation. Collaborating closely with a team of innovative engineers, you will translate mission requirements into robust digital designs, overseeing the entire lifecycle from concept through deployment. We seek dynamic, problem-solving engineers ready to make a significant impact on our mission to enable human life on Mars.