Senior RF Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: RF Engineer - Starshield

SpaceX is revolutionizing the space industry with its cutting-edge technology, and we're looking for a talented RF Engineer to join our Starshield team. As an RF Engineer on this team, you will be responsible for designing and developing advanced RF systems for our Starshield program, which leverages our Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs and architectures
  • Research and develop novel solutions for unique large-scale satellite RF systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software engineers, to design and validate RF systems
  • Develop and support RF hardware, including PCBA board testing and defect detection, full functional testing of assembled units, and resolving on-orbit vehicle anomalies
  • Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware (antennas, filters, PCB layout) to design and evaluate performance
  • Modify electrical schematics and mechanical drawings for flight applications to ensure reliability and manufacturability

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 1+ years of experience in RF engineering, with experience in modeling/analysis tools/software such as HFSS, CST, ADS, MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python
  • Experience with RF test equipment, such as VNA and spectrum analyzer

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in microwave/RF engineering
  • 1+ years of professional experience in a relevant field
  • Experience modeling RF and channel impairments, such as multipath, phase noise, group delay, fading, and nonlinear distortion
  • Experience designing RF systems, including radio astronomy, SIGINT, ELINT, radar, or wireless communications
  • Experience with basic principles of antenna theory
  • Experience with software-defined radios and frameworks, such as GNU Radio
  • Understanding of link budgets and analysis related to communications and remote sensing systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance

Additional Requirements:

  • Active clearance may provide the opportunity to work on sensitive SpaceX missions, subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: $120,000 - $170,000 per year, depending on level and experience. Those with an active TS/SCI clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to 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.

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be 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.

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