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Electrical Hardware Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

Posted Nov 8, 2026

Est. total comp~$178K–$272K

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ELECTRICAL HARDWARE ENGINEER, AI SATELLITES (STARMIND)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience deploying and operating the world’s largest satellite constellation to develop Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. Realizing this vision demands highly reliable, high performance electrical hardware ranging from power electronics, high speed digital systems, mixed signal designs, robust avionics, networking, and custom compute electronics. These systems must operate in the extreme environment of space while delivering the connectivity, control, power distribution, and processing needed for orbital AI inference.

We are seeking best-in-class Electrical Hardware Engineers to own the full lifecycle of the electronics that make Starmind possible. You’ll apply deep electrical engineering skill sets at the intersection of power conversion and distribution, high-speed digital communications, analog design, network integration, thermal management, signal integrity, and on-orbit compute to create the hardware backbone for next-generation space-based AI infrastructure. …

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Required 3 items

Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics

Experience: 1+ year of experience in designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 7 items

Education: Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related field

Experience: 2+ years of experience in designing and delivering highly reliable products

Skills and tools: Python, C++, C, FPGA, Troubleshooting

Also in the posting: 100% onsite; relocation to Austin-Bastrop area; work extended hours or weekends as needed; some travel may be required

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Crew department: Drilling

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Thermal systems
Power electronics
Mechanical design and failure analysis
Rock and soil mechanics basics
Motors, gearboxes and torque control

Related coursework: the Drilling Track: Rigs, Well Control and Geothermal. We study 4 core modules, take a quiz after each one and pass a final test to earn the Mars Mining Certificate in Drilling Fundamentals. We can link its verification page from our resume. It records online learning, not professional licensing or work experience.

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I can do Thermal systems on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Power electronics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Mechanical design and failure analysis on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Rock and soil mechanics basics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Motors, gearboxes and torque control on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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