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)

You will be a member of the team responsible for printed circuit board design and associated technologies. You are a self-starter, team player, have the hunger to venture into unknown areas, results oriented and work cohesively within the team.

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 members to use tools

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of professional experience with PCB layout or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other technical or science discipline
2+ 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 components
1+ years of experience with ECAD libraries and library configuration management
Demonstrated understanding of design for manufacturability, assembly, and test
Experience 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 traces
Experience with MIL-STD, commercial and IPC standards and design
Experience monitoring industry-wide parts
Ability to visualize component placement and interconnectivity
Experience with scripting and automation
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be willing to work on-site in our Redmond, Washington location, or relocate as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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