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Sr. Thermal Engineer (Starlink)
SpaceX is building the world's largest and most advanced satellite broadband system. Starlink delivers fast, reliable internet through a vertically integrated network of satellites, receiver antennas, lasers, gateways, and software. You will take ownership of the thermal design, test, and validation of all Starlink hardware, from phased array antennas to custom silicon chips, consumer WiFi, and RF systems.
What you will do
- Own thermal system design of next-generation phased arrays, gateways, and consumer wireless products, including every component, part, and interface
- Design semiconductor packages from high-level concepts through detailed thermal simulations and lab testing
- Devise, build, and run tests to validate hardware performance in extreme conditions
- Automate workflow and reduce engineering investment in the design cycle
- Use first-principles analysis to evaluate sizing and the impact of design decisions
- Make performance and robustness improvement recommendations
- Produce quality documentation for design requirements and specifications
- Collaborate continuously with mechanical, electrical, software, and RF design teams
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of thermal analysis and modeling experience (internship or project experience counts)
Preferred skills and experience
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Scientific programming languages such as MATLAB or Python
- Thermal Desktop and ANSYS Workbench
- 3D modeling and 0-D and 1-D thermal/fluid networks
- Tools like Flotherm or Icepak
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule
Additional requirements
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
ITAR eligibility
To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.