RF/Microwave Systems Engineer

5 days ago

Irvine, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As an RF/Microwave Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing the technologies that will enable this vision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop RF front-end systems, working closely with System Architects, Modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains.
  • Derive RF hardware specifications for the RF system and RF blocks, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Develop RF/Microwave circuits, components, and MMICs, leveraging expertise in Agilent ADS, Genesys, HFSS, or AWR Microwave Office.
  • Evaluate and characterize prototypes and RF components, ensuring compliance with specifications and performance requirements.
  • Characterize and analyze full radio performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Lead the development of automated test equipment for lab measurements, streamlining the testing process and improving efficiency.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 8+ years of work experience in RF/Microwave engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience using Agilent ADS, Genesys, HFSS, or AWR Microwave Office.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Masters of Science or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in RF/Microwave integrated circuits design.
  • Understanding of RF passive components, including hybrid couplers, Wilkinson dividers, waveguide, circulators, and directional couplers.
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK, and QAM.
  • 5+ years of experience in analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits, including phased-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, multipliers, synthesizers, low noise and/or power amplifiers.
  • Python and/or Labview programming experience for test automation.
  • RF/Microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band, and Ka-band frequency range.
  • Familiarity with radio-related test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, and network analyzers.
  • Experience in Matlab, Python, C++, or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR Requirements:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at SpaceX.

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