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SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

$145K - $195K/yr

New Graduate Engineer, Silicon Engineering Irvine, CA 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 ...

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NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, LAUNCH & TEST (STARSHIP) SpaceX is building the infrastructure to make humanity multiplanetary, and Starship will not fly without world‑class launch and test systems. As a ...

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WI · On-site

New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Starship) The Propulsion Engineer role is responsible for developing the fluid systems to enable high-performance and highly manufacturable interplanetary vehicles.

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

$115K - $160K/yr

New Graduate Engineer, Manufacturing (Starshield) Hawthorne, CA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

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New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starship) 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.

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NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL (STARSHIP) Starship is revolutionizing orbital flight and space travel-opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, STARSHIP COMPONENTS The Starship Components team develops the most advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle components in the world. The engineers of this team are hardware ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for new graduate engineer in the United States is $68,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a new graduate engineer?

A New Graduate Engineer is someone who has recently completed an engineering degree and is beginning their professional career in the engineering field. These individuals typically have little to no full-time work experience in engineering, but they possess the foundational knowledge and skills acquired through their academic studies. New Graduate Engineers often start in entry-level positions, where they receive training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on projects to further develop their technical and professional abilities. Their roles may vary depending on the engineering discipline and employer, but they generally focus on learning the practical aspects of their chosen field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a new graduate engineer?

To thrive as a New Graduate Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals, problem-solving abilities, and a relevant bachelor's degree in engineering. Familiarity with industry-specific software (such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or SolidWorks) and basic project management tools is often expected. Strong communication, teamwork, and a willingness to learn help new engineers adapt quickly and contribute effectively. These skills and qualities are crucial for successfully transitioning from academic settings to solving real-world engineering challenges and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

What are some common challenges new graduate engineers face when transitioning from academia to their first engineering job?

New graduate engineers often find the transition from academia to the workplace challenging due to differences in expectations, pace, and collaboration. Unlike academic projects, real-world engineering roles require balancing multiple tasks, meeting tight deadlines, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Communication and adaptability are key, as you'll frequently need to explain technical concepts to non-engineers and quickly adjust to new tools or processes. Seeking feedback, proactively asking questions, and embracing a learning mindset can help ease the adjustment and set you up for long-term success.

What is the difference between New Graduate Engineer vs Junior Engineer?

AspectNew Graduate EngineerJunior Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically a recent engineering degree; may include internshipsSame as New Graduate Engineer; often entry-level
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, supervised, entry-level projectsSupervised, supporting ongoing projects, gaining experience
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in engineering firms, construction, manufacturingUsed interchangeably in many industries for entry-level roles

The main difference is that a New Graduate Engineer is often a recent graduate just starting their career, focusing on training and learning. A Junior Engineer may have some work experience but remains in an entry-level position, supporting projects while developing skills. Both roles are similar in credentials and work environment, but 'New Graduate Engineer' emphasizes recent graduation, while 'Junior Engineer' indicates some practical experience.

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Infographic showing various New Graduate Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,617 per year, or $33 per hour.

New Graduate Engineer, Electrical (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

SpaceX
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$105K - $122K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL (STARSHIELD)

Our SpaceX team is working on the toughest and most audacious projects on our planet: making humanity multiplanetary. As an electrical development engineer on the SpaceX team, you will demonstrate extreme ownership through detailed and thorough design, hardware bring-up/characterization/testing, and requirements generation/verification - ultimately seeing your hardware through all aspects of its life cycle. You will work with many cross-disciplinary teams and will need to think at a system level to ensure that your design is viable. Our development timelines are quick and you will need to rigorously explore solutions for previously unsolved or unknown problems. Every day, we push the limits of what is possible through innovation, determination, and teamwork to drive the mission to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Rapidly design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics for communicating with our satellites.
  • Drive electrical architecture, specification, component selection, circuit board design, implementation, verification, board bring-up, and debugging.
  • Partner with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing teams, and production test teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • Graduating with a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in 2026 or 2027.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • 2+ years of experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products.
  • 2+ 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.
  • 2+ 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.
  • 2+ years of experience testing, troubleshooting and debugging electronics.
  • 2+ years of experience with fast-paced projects.
  • Strong understanding of computers and programming languages (Python, C/C++).
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Electrical Hardware Design Engineer/Level I: $105,000.00 - $122,500.00/per year  

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

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Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US

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