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Starfish Space

Robot type
Marine and Space
Location
TukwilaWashingtonUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
May 16, 2026
Salary
$100,000–$180,000 a year
Full-time

Electrical Engineer

Job description

Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satellites. Founded in 2019, Starfish has raised over $150M in venture capital funding and built a team of engineers with experience spanning satellite guidance, navigation, control, and autonomous robotics. Starfish has launched several missions to-date, and is focused on delivering Otter satellite servicing missions for SES, the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, NASA, and others.

Satellite servicing missions require autonomous, robotic actions in orbit.

Job requirements

  • Hands-on experience using circuit design and analysis software
  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
  • Proficiency with electrical circuit theory and electrical manufacturing processes
  • Must be a US person due to ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or designated asylee / refugee)
  • Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington
  • Capable of working a dynamic, fast paced startup environment
  • Experience working on HW / SW integration is a plus
  • Familiarity with hardware for space applications

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