PCB Designer (Starlink)

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 3M+ 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’ll be responsible for creating the layout for all our in-house board designs. You’re not just connecting the dots. Here 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 come up with the best possible solutions. You’ll contribute to a variety of design mixes from radio phased arrays to solar power converters and more.RESPONSIBILITIES:Determine layer stackup, perform component package selection, component placement, routing feasibility studies, and signal routing of digital, analog, RF and power conversion of printed circuit boards (PCB)Library creation and maintenanceCreate and release documentation for fabrication of PCBsCollaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to continually improve design rules, constraints and design for test and manufacture guidelinesUtilize PCB design tools, maintain and evaluate new tools, and train team members to use toolsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 3+ years of professional experience with PCB layoutPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Master's degree in electrical engineering or other technical or science discipline2+years of experience with PCB layout and routing in one or all 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 components1+ years of experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration managementDemonstrated understanding of design for manufacturability, assembly, and testExperience with Mentor Xpedition and/or Altium Designer (Mentor Xpedition preferred)Experience with layout of mixed analog and digital designs, high speed buses, FPGA, DRAM and CPU designs, power supplies, DC-DC converters, transmission lines, impedance-controlled traces and power tracesExperience with MIL-STD, commercial and IPC standards and designExperience monitoring industry-wide partsAbility to visualize component placement and interconnectivityExperience with scripting and automationExcellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with othersADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlinesMust be willing & able to work onsite at the Redmond, WA locationCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:PCB Designer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per yearPCB Designer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per yearYour 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 also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.#J-18808-Ljbffr