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About SpaceX
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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The RF Systems Analysis Engineer, Regulatory (Starlink) joins a team focused on navigating the complex regulatory landscape of telecommunications to protect and advance Starlink’s licensing and spectrum position before global regulators. In this role, you will perform technical analyses regarding radio frequency interference and satellite spectrum coordination while modeling the operational topology and hardware of non-geostationary satellite constellations. You will simulate various scenarios involving geographic constraints, link budgets, and constellation growth to provide strategic recommendations on network impact and policy advocacy. The position requires proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for RF system analysis, along with knowledge of antenna theory, orbital mechanics, and potentially the Visualyse tool. This role addresses the critical challenge of coordinating large-scale satellite networks within strict regulatory frameworks to ensure reliable broadband internet delivery across diverse global markets.
Perform technical analyses regarding radio frequency interference and satellite spectrum coordination.
Model the operational topology and hardware for Starlink and other non-geostationary satellites.
Simulate various scenarios involving regulatory constraints, geographic limitations, and RF link budgets.
Analyze network and user experience impacts based on simulation results to inform policy decisions.
Provide strategic recommendations and advocacy support for satellite policy and coordination strategies.
Support business development efforts through technical regulatory analysis and advocacy.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline.
Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++, or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems.
1+ years of research, design, development, or regulatory experience in the RF and/or antenna domain.
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (or eligible for such status) per ITAR requirements.
Basic understanding of satellite hardware and orbital mechanics (preferred).
Experience with Visualyse (preferred).
Experience in modeling large non-geostationary satellite constellations, network simulation, and RF topics like link budgets and antenna theory (preferred).
RF Systems
MATLAB
Python
C++
Satellite Communications
Link Budgets
Antenna Theory
Orbital Mechanics
Visualyse
Spectrum Coordination
Microwave Circuits
Network Simulation
Phased Array
RF Systems
Antenna Theory
Electromagnetic Simulation
Python
C#
C++
MATLAB
Spectrum Analyzers
Vector Signal Analyzers
Network Analyzers
Link Budgets
mmWave
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