Electronics Engineer for Space Exploration

4 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are revolutionizing the space industry by developing cutting-edge technologies to enable human life on Mars. As an RF Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission to make space travel accessible to everyone.

The Starship RF team is responsible for designing and building some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space. Our team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible and achieving truly audacious goals.

We are seeking a highly skilled RF Engineer to join our team. As an RF Engineer, you will be responsible for performing analysis to support system architecture trades, testing RF system compatibility, and developing simulation and data review infrastructure for RF communications and sensors/instruments.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform analysis to support system architecture trades or verify the system design - including antenna pattern coverage, co-site interference, link budgets, multiple access, etc.
  • Test RF system compatibility and end-to-end performance
  • Develop and support simulation and data review infrastructure for RF communications and sensors/instruments
  • Conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review or flight readiness presentations
  • Ensure compliance through analysis, test, and operations with spectrum licensing and regulations
  • Lead and conduct troubleshooting and root cause system level performance anomalies

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering with focus on signal processing, communication and navigation systems, or RF design
  • Experience with link budget analysis, power flux density, dilution of precision, doppler, etc
  • Experience with digital communication theory and testing, Bit Error Rate, EVM and System Noise Figure
  • Experience with testing antennas in far-field or near-field measurement chambers
  • Experience with revision control systems such as Git and SVN, and familiar with Linux terminal
  • Experience with Python (or other language) for data analysis
  • Competency with simulation/modeling software development including testing and continuous integration
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types such as FSK, BPSK, QPSK, QAM, and PCM/FM
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines

Requirements:

  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones

Compensation and Benefits:

At SpaceX, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including long-term incentives, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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.



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