Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $165,000–$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. RF/Microwave Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

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The Senior RF/Microwave Engineer role at Starlink involves working within the Satellite Payload Engineering team to develop high-performance wireless digital communication systems. This multidisciplinary position requires designing, implementing, and verifying electrical hardware for satellites and ground communication systems. Daily tasks include simulating communication systems, collaborating with system architects and engineers across various domains, assessing design feasibility, and characterizing system performance. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in RF/microwave circuit design, proficiency in tools like CST, HFSS, AWR, Altium Designer, and Python for modeling and test automation, and a strong understanding of digital communication theory. This role focuses on cutting-edge satellite technology operating in Ku, Ka, V, and E-bands, addressing complex challenges in space communications at scale.

Skills

Python Matlab C++ ADS HFSS AWR Altium Designer LabVIEW Ku-band RF/microwave circuit design non-linear circuits electromagnetic propagation antenna systems 3D EM simulation tools bit error rate analysis

What you'll do

Simulate and model communication systems for satellite RF devices.
Partition functions between hardware and software domains with cross-disciplinary teams.
Assess design feasibility to support architectural definition of new systems.
Derive top-level specifications for RF links and subsystems in various bands.
Characterize and analyze system performance to ensure optimal functionality.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in RF/microwave circuit design
Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with emphasis on RF/microwave circuits
Experience using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar for RF/microwave design
Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems
Python and/or LabVIEW programming for test automation

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