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Senior PCB Designer - Starshield

On-site Full-time $135K/yr - $195K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES:Determine layer stackup, conduct component package selection, oversee component placement, perform routing feasibility studies, and manage signal routing for digital, analog, RF, and power conversion printed circuit boards (PCB). Create and maintain libraries. Develop and release documentation for PCB fabrication. Collaborate with internal teams and PCB vendors to enhance design rules, constraints, and design for test and manufacture guidelines. Utilize PCB design tools, assess new tools, and provide training to team members on tool usage. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 7+ years of professional experience with PCB layout in lieu of a degree.5+ years of professional experience with PCB layout. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:6+ years of experience in PCB layout and routing across one or more of the following areas: modern passive and active electronic components, surface-mount technology, RF components, ball-grid arrays, or high pin density components.3+ years of experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management. Proficient understanding of design for manufacturability, assembly, and testing. Experience with Mentor Xpedition or similar PCB design software.

About the job

At SpaceX, we believe in a thrilling future where humanity explores the cosmos. We are dedicated to developing pioneering technology that paves the way for human life on Mars.

SENIOR PCB DESIGNER (STARSHIELD)

Starshield utilizes SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capabilities to bolster national security initiatives. While Starlink caters to consumer and commercial markets, Starshield focuses on governmental applications, initially emphasizing earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads.

As a Senior PCB Designer at SpaceX, you will take charge of crafting layouts for our proprietary board designs for Starshield. Your role involves close collaboration with Hardware Development Engineers throughout the schematic development process, offering valuable insights and recommendations during design reviews, and refining your designs to achieve optimal solutions. Your contributions will span a diverse array of designs, including radio phased arrays, solar power converters, and beyond.

About Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

SpaceX, founded on the vision of humanity exploring the stars, is at the forefront of developing technologies that will enable human life on Mars. Our innovative approach and commitment to excellence are transforming aerospace and space travel.

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