At arenaflex, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to create a better future for humanity. As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer on our Customer Hardware team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that will shape the world's most advanced broadband internet system, Starlink. With a strong focus on customer-facing devices, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and testing highly reliable electronics that communicate with our satellites, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions of users worldwide.
**About arenaflex**
arenaflex is a pioneering company that's revolutionizing the way we think about space exploration and satellite technology. Founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not, we're actively developing the technologies to make this possible. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, we're creating a better future for humanity, one satellite at a time.
**Job Description**
As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer on our Customer Hardware team, you'll have complete ownership over the development of millions of consumer-facing devices, including Starlink dishes/user terminals, Wi-Fi routers, and other critical components. You'll work closely with senior leadership to influence the fundamental operation of our constellation and network, while collaborating with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to steer this project from initial concept development to full-scale production.
**Responsibilities**
* Design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for communicating with our satellites
* Partner with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and production test teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of complex electrical designs
* Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, hardware bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test of complex electrical designs
* Get hands-on and support hardware through production, satellite integration, and flight
* Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware
* Drive continual improvements to our designs by building physical and digital tools to analyze data collected on orbit and in the lab
* Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems
**Essential Qualifications**
* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
* 8+ years of professional experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware
* Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++)
* Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
**Preferred Skills and Experience**
* Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
* 10+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products
* 10+ years of electronic product experience designing hardware from concept through production; strong emphasis on full life cycle development of new hardware products and not small incremental updates to legacy hardware
* 10+ years of experience designing and implementing mixed-signal circuit boards from concept through production using processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, multi-GHz Serdes, DRAM interfaces (DDR4), I2C, SPI, operational amplifiers, analog to digital and digital to analog converters, and power supply components
* 10+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics
**Additional Requirements**
* Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines
* ITAR requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
**Compensation and Benefits**
* Pay range: Electrical Design Engineer/Principal: $170,000.00 - $250,000.00/per year
* Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
* Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
* Short and long-term disability insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid parental leave
* Various other discounts and perks
**Work Environment and Company Culture**
At arenaflex, we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, collaborative, and stimulating. Our team is passionate about innovation and technology, and we're always looking for talented individuals who share our vision. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer a range of opportunities for professional growth and learning.
**How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and experienced electrical design engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We can't wait to hear from you!
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
arenaflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with arenaflex 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.