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Sr. Product Compliance Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, Texas, United StatesOnsiteInternshipSeniorPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Product Compliance Engineer for its Starlink division to ensure global market access for its satellite internet hardware. This role involves driving end-to-end product compliance across EMC, Safety, Radio, and Environmental regulations. The engineer will collaborate with design teams, manage relationships with external agencies and test labs, and own technical documentation for global submissions. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline and at least 5 years of experience in compliance and certification engineering, with a strong preference for candidates with 10+ years of experience and broad expertise in consumer electronics and telecommunications equipment.

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.

SR. PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ENGINEER (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation that provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, manufacture, and operate all parts of the system including thousands of satellites and millions of customer kits. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas. While users can get online within minutes almost anywhere in the world, we’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential. We are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for individuals, communities, and businesses.

Product Compliance Engineers will play a critical role as SpaceX strives to deliver internet to those that need it most. They will drive regulatory efforts, impact internal design decisions, and obtain the product certifications needed to sell and ship millions of consumer-facing devices. These devices - including Starlink dishes, Wi-Fi routers, power supply, accessories, etc. – are designed and manufactured completely in-house by SpaceX. We are looking for a multi-disciplinary Product Compliance Engineer who is highly capable across EMC, Product Safety, Wireless, or Environmental compliance. This role will support broader certification needs for Starlink hardware and serve as a key technical leader for global market access programs. Engineers on the team will be hands-on, regularly interact with multiple technical disciplines, and ultimately ensure that Starlink is a global success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Drive end-to-end product compliance and global market access for Starlink hardware (EMC, Safety, Radio, and Environmental)
  • Coordinate certification programs across multiple disciplines and geographies
  • Collaborate with design teams to embed compliance requirements early in the development cycle
  • Manage relationships with test labs, Notified Bodies, and certification agencies worldwide
  • Own technical construction files and support global regulatory submissions
  • Identify and resolve complex compliance issues across safety, EMC, RF, and materials

    • BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in and engineering or STEM discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in compliance and certification engineering (internship experience is applicable)

    • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in product compliance engineering
  • Broad experience across EMC, Product Safety, RF/Wireless, and Environmental compliance
  • Hands-on experience with FCC, CE, UL, IEC, EN, RED, RoHS, REACH and related standards
  • Demonstrated success certifying consumer electronics or telecommunications equipment for global markets
  • Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
  • Ability to quickly ramp up on new regulations and standards
  • Excellent communicator who can translate complex technical/regulatory topics for engineering audiences

    • 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. 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.

    Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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