Join SpaceX as a Wi-Fi Engineer to enhance the reliability of Starlink hardware through telemetry analysis and debugging.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Perform telemetry and log analysis
- Build and maintain tools for hardware assessment
- Run internal betas and product launches
- Collaborate across disciplines
- Contribute to solving complex problems
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 1+ years of experience with digital or mixed-signal designs
- 1+ years of experience with networking technologies
- 1+ years of experience with data analysis in Python/R
Nice to have
- 1+ years experience in consumer electronics
- Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware
- Proficiency at understanding PCB schematics
- Experience with engineering projects in CPU/FPGA/ASIC
- Experience with basic principles of antenna theory
- Experience troubleshooting RF communication systems
Practical constraints
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends
- Must be willing to travel up to 10% for work
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Wi-Fi Engineer for Hardware Reliability at SpaceX, the individual will focus on analyzing telemetry and logs while debugging hardware issues to ensure the reliability of Starlink's customer equipment. Key skills include experience with RF and Wi-Fi technologies, data analysis in Python or R, and familiarity with consumer electronics. This position is suited for someone with a background in electrical or computer engineering and at least one year of relevant experience, particularly in high-pressure environments.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 10, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 10, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Bastrop, TX.
- Python appears in 17.8% of 3457 comparable mid other roles in United States; Digital Design appears in 0.1% of 3457 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Wi-Fi Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Starlink) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bastrop, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Wi-Fi Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Starlink) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Bastrop, TX, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Digital Design, Mixed Signal Design, Python, RF engineering, Wi-Fi, networking technologies.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Wi-Fi Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Starlink) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
WI-FI ENGINEER, HARDWARE RELIABILITY (STARLINK)
SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and millions of consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses around the globe.
As an RF/Wi-Fi Engineer on the Starlink Reliability team, you will perform telemetry and log analysis as well as hands-on debugging to drive to root cause and corrective action of failed hardware. You will build and maintain tools and custom software to assess the performance and reliability of Starlink customer hardware (dishes, routers, power supplies, etc.) and support internal betas and product launches.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Perform telemetry and log analysis as well as hands-on debugging to drive to root cause and corrective action of failed phased-array, Wi-Fi, and power supply PCBAs
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Build and maintain critical tools and custom software to objectively assess the performance and reliability of Starlink customer hardware
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Run internal betas and product launches to identify and resolve any design issues in the hardware or software of new products ahead of their public launch
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Build relationships and collaborate across disciplines including engineering, production, test, inventory, quality, supply chain, and customer experience to drive positive business outcomes
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solving complex problems in a collaborative fashion and under tight deadlines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, or other STEM discipline
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">1+ years of experience working with digital or mixed-signal designs, using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and/or soldering equipment (includes internships and school projects)
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">1+ years of experience with networking technologies including ethernet protocols and Wi-Fi standards
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">1+ years of experience with data analysis in Python/R
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">1+ years experience in consumer electronics or similar industry
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Proficiency at understanding PCB schematics and layout tools
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience with engineering projects in any one or more of the following areas: CPU/FPGA/ASIC circuit boards, Linux, high-speed interfaces, memories, and/or low-power platforms
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience with basic principles of antenna theory, RF antennas, and communication systems
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience troubleshooting RF communication systems including Wi-Fi
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Understanding of service provider and home network technologies including but not limited to:
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Connectivity (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, WDM, IPv4, and IPv6)
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Internet services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, UPnP, NAT, etc.)
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Knowledge and troubleshooting of most common consumer devices (NAS, IoT, smart devices, etc.)
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience working within complex software-defined networking (SDN) and/or network function virtualization (NFV) environments
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">1+ years of experience with SQL
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strong coding skills: clean, efficient, and well-documented code with a foundation in software design principles
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience in a technical operational role under the pressure of a live service or high-volume production environment (e.g., consumer goods, automotive)
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Self-motivated independent learner with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Ability to identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute independently
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">This position is based in Bastrop, TX (near Austin) and requires being on-site; hybrid or remote work not considered
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Must be willing to travel up to 10% for work
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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