RF Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
Posted: 64 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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RF Engineer (Starlink) joins the team to own phased array, Wi-Fi, and other RF systems for customer-facing hardware as well as advanced parabolic antenna systems for gateways and ground stations. The role involves designing, fabricating, and characterizing prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends while creating electromagnetic simulation models for hardware like filters and PCB layouts. You will develop design validation and production test solutions for high-volume products and write automation software to interact with test equipment. Key technical requirements include experience with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, and network analyzers. Candidates should possess proficiency in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB. The work focuses on the broadband internet system, specifically solving hardware challenges for satellite constellations and providing connectivity for diverse users in remote or rural locations.

Skills

Phased Array Antenna Theory Electromagnetic Simulation Python C# C++ MATLAB Spectrum Analyzers Vector Signal Analyzers Network Analyzers PCB Layout Link Budgets DSP Wireless Communications Automation Software

What you'll do

Design, fabricate, and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends.
Create electromagnetic simulation models for hardware including antennas, filters, and PCB layouts.
Develop and test phased array alignment solutions.
Create design validation and production test solutions for high-volume consumer products.
Write Python automation software to interact with units under test and instrumentation.
Own all phased array, Wi-Fi, and other RF systems for customer-facing hardware.
Manage advanced parabolic antenna systems for gateways and ground stations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline.
1+ years of professional RF experience with antennas or communication systems.
1+ years of professional experience with radio test equipment like spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.
1+ years of professional programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB.
Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with an emphasis on RF/antenna engineering is preferred.
Experience designing wireless communication systems and understanding link budgets and antenna theory.
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.