Sr. Antenna Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
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 (Starship)

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The Senior Antenna Engineer role at Starship in Hawthorne, CA is part of a team responsible for RF engineering and system architecture for spacecraft communications. This senior position involves designing antennas across various frequency bands from VHF to Ka-band, building prototypes, and conducting analysis on wireless systems. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical and production engineers to ensure optimal integration and testability. Essential skills include experience with antenna design, electromagnetic simulations, and proficiency in tools like HFSS, CST, AWR, ADS, and Python for data analysis. Candidates should have a Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering and at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Skills

HFSS CST Python MATLAB C++ Altium Orcad AWR ADS Genesys Savant CAD UHF RFID Ka-band GPS Radar FPGA Modem MIMO Phased Array

What you'll do

Design antennas for communications and sensors across various frequency bands.
Build and characterize antenna prototypes, including feed and front-end components.
Develop measurement systems to support antenna design and analysis.
Analyze wireless communication systems for isolation, patterns, and propagation effects.
Provide expertise in RF radiation and electromagnetic compatibility issues.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in antenna design, build, and test.
Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering with RF/antenna focus.
Proficiency in electromagnetic simulations using HFSS, CST, or similar tools.
Experience with various antenna types including reflectors and phased arrays.
Strong skills in RF concepts, measurement techniques, and data analysis.

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