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SpaceX manufactures rockets and spacecraft, including the Falcon 9 and Starship, from its headquarters in Hawthorne, California. The company focuses on reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars, with significant contracts from NASA and commercial satellite launches. Engineering disciplines at SpaceX include aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Teams solve complex challenges in rocket propulsion, avionics, and spacecraft design, with a workforce of over 12,000 employees. SpaceX's rapid development cycles and iterative testing approach distinguish it in the aerospace industry.
Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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RF Engineer, Wi-Fi Hardware Reliability
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Sr. Hardware Engineer, Gateways & Customer Hardware
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Hardware Engineer - Electrical, Satellites
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Electrical Hardware Engineer, Satellites
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RF Engineer
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Sr. RF Engineer
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Embedded Security Engineer
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Sr. Embedded Security Engineer
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Sr. Embedded Security Engineer
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Thermal Hardware Engineer
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Process Engineer, PCB Reliability
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PCB Technician
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Machine Maintenance Technician, PCB
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Embedded Software Engineer, Satellite Antenna
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Sr. CAM Engineer, PCB
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RF Engineer
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Security Engineer
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Security Engineer
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Security Engineer
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Security Engineer
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Software Engineer, Flight Software C++
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Software Engineer, Embedded Software
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Chemical Lab Technician
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PCB Designer
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RF Engineer, Hardware Reliability
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing
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Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing
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Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Laser Mesh Routing
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New Graduate Engineer, ASIC Design
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Manufacturing Supervisor - Night Shift
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform
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Embedded Security Engineer
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Chemical Process Specialist, PCB
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Chemical Engineer, PCB
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Sr. ASIC DFT Engineer
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Sr. ASIC DFT Engineer
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Sr. ASIC DFT Engineer
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PCB Designer
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PCB Reliability Engineer
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Mechanical Specialist, PCB
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Automation & Controls Specialist, PCB Manufacturing
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Equipment Reliability Engineer, PCB Maintenance
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Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Engineer, PCB
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Manager, Printed Circuit Board Production
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PCB Designer
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Supplier Development Engineer, Power Electronics
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Wireless Firmware Engineer
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Wireless Firmware Engineer
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Manufacturing Supervisor
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Production Supervisor
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Embedded Security Engineer
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PCB Designer, Avionics
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PCB Reliability Engineer
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Sr. PCB Reliability Engineer
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Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
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Power Electronics Engineer, Satellites
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Wastewater Technician
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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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Principal ASIC Design Engineer
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Lead ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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Manager, ASIC Design Engineering
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Hardware Engineer - Electrical, Satellites
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Electrical Hardware Engineer, Satellites
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Electrical Test Engineer, PCB
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Thermal Hardware Engineer
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Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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Sr. SOC/ASIC Physical Design Engineer
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Sr. RF Engineer
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Sr. RF Engineer
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RF Engineer
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Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform
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Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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Sr. Antenna Engineer, Satellites
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RTL Design Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer
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Principal ASIC Design Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer
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Principal ASIC Design Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer
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Principal ASIC Design Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer
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Hardware Reliability Engineer, PCB
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Sr. RTL Design Engineer
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DSP Engineer, Satellites
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Antenna Engineer, Satellites
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Sr. RTL Design Engineer
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FPGA/ASIC Design Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
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Software Engineer, Embedded Software
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Embedded Security Engineer
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Embedded Security Engineer
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Embedded Security Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer, PCB
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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer
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Sr. RTL Design Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer
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Sr. PCB Designer
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
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Wireless Firmware Engineer
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FPGA Engineer
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Sr. PCB Designer
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Wireless Firmware Engineer
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PCB Designer
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Sr. PCB Reliability Engineer
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Embedded Software Engineer
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Chemical Engineer, PCB
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Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform
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Sr. FPGA Engineer
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Software Engineer, Embedded Software
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Lead PCB Designer
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PCB Designer
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Robotics Specialist, PCB Manufacturing
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ASIC/SOC DFT Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Validation Engineer
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Embedded Software Engineer
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
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Sr. Wireless Firmware Engineer
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Sr. Wireless Firmware Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer, PCB
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PCB Designer
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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer
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Sr. DSP Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
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Antenna Software Engineer, Satellites
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Sr. SOC/ASIC DFT Engineer
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Sr. FPGA Engineer
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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer
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PCB Designer
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Sr. DSP Engineer
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DSP Engineer
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FPGA/ASIC Engineer
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DSP Engineer
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PCB Designer
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PCB Manufacturing Engineer
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Wireless Firmware Engineer
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Robotics Specialist
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Sr. Wireless Firmware Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
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ASIC/SOC DV Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
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ASIC/SOC DFT Engineer
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PCB Designer
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Sr. Chemical Engineer
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PCB Designer
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PCB Designer
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FPGA Engineer
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Sr. SOC/ASIC DFT Engineer
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Antenna Engineer, Satellites
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Sr. Wireless Firmware Engineer
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FPGA/ASIC Design Engineer
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PCB Manufacturing Engineer, External
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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer
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Lead PCB Designer
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Mechanical Engineer, PCB
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Wireless Firmware Engineer
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SR. SOC/ASIC DFT Engineer
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer, PCB
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Sr. DSP Engineer
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PCB Designer
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PCB Designer
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Software Engineer, Embedded Software
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Sr. FPGA Engineer
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FPGA Engineer
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Lead PCB Designer
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Sr. Wireless Firmware Engineer
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Wireless Firmware Engineer
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PCB Designer
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Sr. Maintenance Engineer, Chemical
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Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical
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Design Verification Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
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PCB Designer
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Maintenance Engineer, Chemical
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Sr. Chemical Engineer
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DSP Engineer
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Design Verification Engineer
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer, PCB
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Sr. Wireless Firmware Engineer
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FPGA Engineer
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Wireless Firmware Engineer
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Antenna Engineer
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Wireless Firmware Engineer
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DSP Engineer
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Robotics Specialist - Night Shift
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PCB Designer
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RF/Analog IC Design Engineer
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Chemical Engineer, PCB
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SpaceX manufactures rockets and spacecraft, including the Falcon 9 and Starship, from its headquarters in Hawthorne, California. The company focuses on reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars, with significant contracts from NASA and commercial satellite launches. Engineering disciplines at SpaceX include aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Teams solve complex challenges in rocket propulsion, avionics, and spacecraft design, with a workforce of over 12,000 employees. SpaceX's rapid development cycles and iterative testing approach distinguish it in the aerospace industry.
SpaceX currently has 26 active embedded systems positions in 1 location. All positions are on-site, typical for hardware-focused roles requiring lab access and equipment. Recognized as a top-tier employer (95.0/100), SpaceX offers competitive compensation and strong career development paths in embedded engineering.
* Data represents job posting activity over the past 6 months: Feb 2026 through Jul 2026
SpaceX's hiring pace has moderated recently (15 openings this month vs 23 last month),
which is common after major hiring pushes or as projects move from development to deployment phases.
Over the past 6 months, SpaceX averaged 19.3 job postings per month,
with peak hiring in May 2026 (31 openings).
For embedded systems roles, hiring activity typically correlates with product development cycles,
especially for firmware teams during pre-production phases and hardware engineers during prototyping.
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Consistent hiring velocity
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PCB is the most in-demand skill at SpaceX,
appearing in 30% of all job listings (past and present).
This skill is important but not universal, indicating diverse technical needs across different product lines or teams.
SpaceX's technology stack spans 215 distinct skills and tools,
reflecting the multifaceted nature of embedded systems development.
The broad technical diversity (215 technologies) suggests work on complex,
multi-domain projects requiring both hardware and software expertise.
Engineers joining SpaceX should combine depth in key areas with adaptability. The mix of hardware skills (PCB design, schematics) and firmware expertise (RTOS, embedded C) indicates full-stack embedded development where engineers work across the hardware-software boundary. Candidates with adjacent skills (version control, testing frameworks, communication protocols) typically advance faster by contributing across the development lifecycle.
SpaceX's primary hiring focus is Embedded Software Engineer with
7 open positions. High-volume recruitment for a single role type typically indicates
either a growing team building similar capabilities or a newly formed department scaling rapidly.
Multiple openings in the same discipline create advantages for new hires:
stronger peer support networks, established onboarding processes, and clearer career progression paths
as the team matures. Engineers often find collaborative environments more conducive to professional growth.
Experience level distribution: 46% of openings target mid-level-level engineers. The range across 4 experience levels suggests a well-balanced team structure with opportunities for both experienced engineers and those earlier in their careers.
SpaceX's engineering operations are concentrated in a single country across 10 locations. Multiple cities within one country often reflect regional talent pools or proximity to specific industry clusters (e.g., automotive in Detroit, semiconductors in Silicon Valley).
These employers share technical focus areas with SpaceX and are actively hiring embedded engineers. Exploring multiple companies helps candidates understand market compensation, compare technical challenges, and identify the best cultural and technical fit for their career goals.
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