Principal Antenna Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
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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 · Principal Antenna Engineer (Starlink)

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As a Principal Antenna Engineer at Starlink, you will lead the design and development of phased array, Wi-Fi, and other RF systems for customer-facing hardware. Your responsibilities include designing prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate RF systems, and developing test solutions for high-volume consumer products. You will work extensively with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and vector signal generators, and leverage programming languages like Python or C++ to create innovative solutions. This role requires expertise in waveguide systems at mmWave frequencies and a passion for problem-solving complex engineering challenges within the rapidly growing satellite communications industry.

Skills

Python C# C++ MATLAB waveguide systems mmWave frequencies radio test equipment spectrum analyzers vector signal analyzers network analyzers

What you'll do

Design and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends.
Develop design solutions for high-volume consumer products and gateway antennas.
Validate RF systems in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
Rapidly create production test solutions for consumer wireless products.
Utilize radio test equipment to analyze and optimize antenna performance.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience with antennas and communication systems
Extensive hands-on experience with radio test equipment including spectrum analyzers and vector signal generators
Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB
Experience working with waveguide systems at mmWave frequencies
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines

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