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Thermal Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... THERMAL ENGINEER (STARLINK) At SpaceX, we are applying our expertise in building rockets and ...

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Thermal Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... THERMAL ENGINEER (STARLINK) At SpaceX, we are applying our expertise in building rockets and ...

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Thermal Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

THERMAL ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink ...

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Thermal Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

THERMAL ENGINEER (STARLINK) At SpaceX, we are applying our expertise in building rockets and spacecraft to create the world's largest and most advanced satellite broadband system. Starlink delivers ...

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Do workers at SpaceX get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does SpaceX pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
76% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At SpaceX, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
79% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from SpaceX affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at SpaceX?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 68% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 21% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at SpaceX worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
98% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 100 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do SpaceX workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
51% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for SpaceX workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do SpaceX managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at SpaceX spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
97% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is a SpaceX job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at SpaceX good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
53% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at SpaceX feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at SpaceX get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at SpaceX?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at SpaceX enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
94% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at SpaceX recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
68% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at SpaceX?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at SpaceX?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 77% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think SpaceX’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
63% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how SpaceX is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
87% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

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Infographic showing various Thermal Engineer job openings at Spacex in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Thermal Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX • On-site

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SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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.
THERMAL ENGINEER (STARLINK)
At SpaceX, we are applying our expertise in building rockets and spacecraft to create the world's largest and most advanced satellite broadband system. Starlink delivers fast, reliable internet to millions of users through a vertically integrated network of satellites, receiver antennas, lasers, gateways, and sophisticated software. We design, build, test, and operate every part of the system to serve users everywhere on Earth.
As a thermal engineer, you are responsible for the thermal design, test, and validation of all Starlink hardware. This includes but is not limited to phased array antennas, custom silicon design for chips, consumer WiFi, and other RF systems to be developed in the future. You will use your skills in thermal analysis to make engineering decisions that improve the performance of Starlink hardware everywhere from remote research labs in Antarctica to Mach 0.7 in-flight.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Thermal system design of next-generation phased arrays, gateways, and consumer wireless products - own every component, part, and interface in the design
  • Thermal design of semiconductor packages, from high level concepts to detail thermal simulations and lab testing
  • Devise, build, and run tests to validate the expected performance of the hardware in extreme conditions
  • Automate workflow and pursue operational simplicity to reduce engineering investment in the design cycle
  • Utilize first-principles approach to evaluate sizing cases and impact of design decisions
  • Perform analysis to make recommendations for performance/robustness improvements
  • Produce quality documentation of your work for design requirements and specifications
  • Continuous collaboration with mechanical, electrical, software, and RF design teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with mechanical design, electromechanical design, and/or analysis (internship or project team experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience using scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python
  • Experience with Thermal Desktop and ANSYS Workbench
  • Experience with tools for chip thermal design like Flotherm or Icepak
  • Experience with 3D and reduced order thermal modeling
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
    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

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Hawthorne, CA, US

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