Sr. RF 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. RF Engineer (Starlink)

As a Senior RF Engineer on the Starlink team, you will be responsible for designing and validating phased array, Wi-Fi, and other RF systems for customer-facing hardware products. Your day-to-day tasks include collaborating with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, DSP experts, and software developers to create cutting-edge RF solutions, as well as developing design validation and production test methods for high-volume consumer electronics. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and proficiency in programming languages like Python or C++. This role requires a deep understanding of antenna systems and communication technologies within the context of large-scale satellite internet infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Design and fabricate prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends.
  • Characterize phased arrays, gateways, and consumer wireless products for next-gen tech.
  • Develop design validation solutions for high-volume consumer RF products.
  • Collaborate with EE, ME, DSP engineers to validate RF system designs.
  • Create production test solutions for consumer hardware using radio test equipment.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of professional RF experience with antennas or communication systems
  • Expertise in using radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and vector signal generators
  • Proficient in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB for programming and development
  • Experience designing and validating RF systems in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills and passion for developing high-volume consumer products

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