Sr. Antenna Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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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 (Starlink)

As a Sr. Starlink Antenna Engineer, you will join the cutting-edge team responsible for developing customer-facing hardware and take full ownership of all phased array, Wi-Fi, and other RF systems. Your daily responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and characterizing prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends for next-generation products, collaborating closely with electrical, mechanical, digital signal processing, and software engineering teams to validate designs. You will also develop rapid design, validation, and production test solutions for high-volume consumer products and gateway antennas. The role requires expertise in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB, along with extensive experience using radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and vector signal generators. This position involves working on mmWave frequencies and waveguide systems within a fast-paced environment focused on satellite internet technology at scale.

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

  • 5+ years of professional experience with antennas or communication systems
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience using radio test equipment like 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 teams

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