Principal RF Software Engineer
SpaceX
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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $142,687–$215,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $179k for comparable roles.
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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.
SpaceX currently has 851 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 590 roles with salary data.
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JOB TITLE: Sr. RF Software Engineer (Starshield) The Sr. RF Software Engineer (Starshield) joins the Starshield team to develop advanced RF capabilities for proliferated communications and remote sensing in low earth orbit. This role supports national security efforts by designing and building RF systems for earth observation and hosted payloads. You will drive program-level decisions, research novel solutions for large-scale satellite systems, and create electromagnetic simulation models. Daily responsibilities include designing, building, and automating RF test benches and scalable test infrastructure. You will utilize Python, C++, and C/C++ alongside hardware like vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and high-speed oscilloscopes. Key competencies include experience with antennas, communication systems, and software architecture. You will collaborate with hardware, FPGA, and DSP engineers to validate active and passive RF devices like filters and amplifiers.
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