RF Hardware Engineer

18 hours ago

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

Join SpaceX as an RF Hardware Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge avionics systems for our spacecraft and launch vehicles.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop new RF hardware components, including PCBAs and mechanical drawings, to improve reliability and manufacturability.
  • Troubleshoot avionics hardware issues, including PCBA board testing and defect detection, full functional testing of assembled units, and resolving on-vehicle anomalies.
  • Modify electrical schematics and mechanical drawings for flight applications to ensure reliability and manufacturability.
  • Design and troubleshoot RF test setups and associated support equipment to support testing strategies.
  • Participate in manufacturing assessments of new RF designs and drive optimization for manufacturability and cost.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience with electronic components, environments testing, unit level testing, or RF systems.
  • Proficiency in Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, SPICE, SQL, and/or National Instruments hardware.
  • Laboratory experience with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, channel emulators, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or electromagnetic theory.
  • Ability to design and integrate RF circuit elements such as LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, and antennas.
  • Proficiency with one or more RF simulation software platforms such as CST, HFSS, ADS, Microwave Office, & Momentum.
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as PSK, APSK.
  • Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC.
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package, including long-term incentives, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and 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 and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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