Sr. Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $160,000–$225,000 / 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 · Sr. Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

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As a Senior Antenna Engineer at Starlink, you will join the Antenna Engineering team to take ownership of phased array and parabolic antennas for satellites, gateways, and consumer products. Your daily responsibilities include setting specifications, debugging issues, performing design validation testing, and integrating antennas into spacecraft systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing to bring innovative antenna solutions from concept to production. The role requires expertise in RF concepts, 3D EM simulation tools like CST or HFSS, Python or MATLAB programming, and familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and prototyping tools. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technology at a large scale, addressing complex business challenges in space communications.

Skills

Python C# C++ MATLAB HFSS CST FEKO TICRA XFDTD AWR ADS Genesys

What you'll do

Provide phased array expertise to set specifications and debug problems for satellite and consumer products.
Perform design validation testing of prototype and production designs for RF systems.
Contribute to the integration of antennas into spacecraft and other systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to steer projects from conception to manufacturing.
Use 3D EM simulation tools to model and analyze phased array antenna performance.

What we're looking for

5+ years of research or development experience in RF and antennas
Expertise in phased array antennas for satellite and consumer products
Proficiency with 3D EM simulation tools like CST, HFSS, FEKO, etc.
Experience with antenna measurement techniques and tools
Programming skills in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB

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