Antenna Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $125,000–$145,000 / yr
Posted: today

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Antenna Engineer (Starship)

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The Antenna Engineer role at Starship in Hawthorne, CA is a mid-level position within the RF engineering team responsible for developing and managing radio frequency systems for both orbital vehicles and lunar missions. The engineer will design antennas across various bands from VHF to Ka-band, build prototypes, and conduct analysis of wireless systems. They will also collaborate with mechanical and production teams on integration and testing. Essential skills include experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS or CST, proficiency in RF concepts, and familiarity with Python or MATLAB for data analysis. The role involves working on cutting-edge communication technologies at a large scale, supporting both current development stages and future NASA missions.

Skills

HFSS CST Python MATLAB C CAD Altium Orcad AWR ADS Genesys Smith Chart RF Filter Design MIMO Spectrum Analyzer Signal Generator Network Analyzer Power Meters RF Passive Components Near-Field Chamber Far-Field Chamber

What you'll do

Design antennas for communications and sensors across various frequency bands.
Build and characterize antenna, feed, and front-end prototypes.
Develop measurement systems to support design and analysis.
Analyze wireless systems including isolation, patterns with large structures, and propagation effects.
Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects to enhance RF manufacturing and testability.

What we're looking for

1+ years of professional experience with antennas or RF systems
Bachelor's degree in engineering with emphasis on electromagnetic theory and microwave circuits
Proficiency in basic RF concepts including impedance matching, antenna design, and network analysis
Experience using 3D electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or similar
Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ for data analysis and test equipment interfacing
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively

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