SpaceX
Technology
PCBDesigner(Starlink)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“PCB Designer (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: PCB layout, RF components, High speed buses. Determine layer stackup. Perform component package selection”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Work extended hours, Work weekends, ITAR requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 1+ years of professional experience with PCB layout, 3+ years of professional experience with PCB layout in lieu of degree
Nice to Have
2+ years of experience with PCB layout and routing, 1+ years of experience with ECAD libraries, Demonstrated understanding of design for manufacturability, Experience with Mentor Xpedition, Experience with Altium Designer, Experience with layout of mixed analog and digital designs, Experience with high speed buses, Experience with FPGA designs, Experience with DRAM designs, Experience with CPU designs, Experience with power supplies, Experience with DC-DC converters, Experience with transmission lines, Experience with impedance-controlled traces, Experience with power traces, Experience with MIL-STD standards, Experience with commercial standards, Experience with IPC standards, Ability to visualize component placement, Ability to visualize interconnectivity, Experience with scripting, Experience with automation
What You'll Do.
Determine layer stackup
Perform component package selection
Perform routing feasibility studies
Perform signal routing
Create documentation for fabrication
Release documentation for fabrication
Collaborate with internal teams
Collaborate with PCB vendors
Improve design for test
Improve design for manufacture
Utilize PCB design tools
Maintain PCB design tools
Train team members to use tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Hardware Development Engineers; Provide expertise at design reviews; Iterate designs
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
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. 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 7M+ 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 maintenance Create and release documentation for fabrication of PCBs Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to continually improve design rules, constraints and design for test and manufacture guidelines Utilize PCB design tools, maintain and evaluate new tools, and train team
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