Senior RF Software Engineer

SpaceX

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Bastrop, TX
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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 · Senior RF Software Engineer

Sr. RF Software Engineer (Starlink) joins a collaborative team of engineers to design and build RF capabilities for proliferated communications and remote sensing in low earth orbit. The role involves driving program-level decisions on RF system designs, researching novel solutions for large-scale satellite systems, and creating electromagnetic simulation models. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing, building, and automating modular, scalable RF test infrastructure and automation sequences to support design validation, qualification, and production. Candidates must possess experience with C/C++, Python, and various radio test equipment including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and high-speed oscilloscopes. The position requires expertise in antenna or communication systems, as well as testing active and passive RF devices like filters and amplifiers. This role addresses the technical challenges of developing a global internet network through advanced satellite hardware and infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Drive program-level decisions regarding RF system designs.
  • Research novel solutions for large-scale satellite RF systems.
  • Design, build, and automate RF test benches using Python and C++.
  • Develop modular, scalable RF test infrastructure to support design validation and production.
  • Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware to evaluate performance.
  • Validate RF systems in collaboration with hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional development experience in C/C++ or Python.
  • Experience with radio test equipment including spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, and network analyzers.
  • Experience with antennas or communication systems.
  • Experience testing active and passive RF devices like filters, amplifiers, and mixers.
  • Knowledge of common RF concepts such as gain, linearity, S-parameters, and EVM.
  • Proficiency in software design principles, architecture, and unit/integration testing methodologies.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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