RF Systems Engineer

5 days ago

Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time
Join SpaceX's Mission to Revolutionize Satellite Communications

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible with satellite communications. As a Starlink RF Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the next generation of phased array and consumer wireless products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, fabricate, and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends for next-generation phased arrays and consumer wireless products.
  • Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware (antennas, filters, PCB layout) to design and evaluate performance.
  • Work closely with EE, ME, DSP, and software engineers to design and validate RF systems.
  • Create and test phased array alignment solutions.
  • Rapidly develop design validation and production test solutions for high-volume consumer products.
  • Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, and documentation systems.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of professional RF/Antenna experience with antennas or communication systems.
  • 1+ years of professional experience with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, and network analyzers.
  • 1+ years of professional programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/Antenna engineering.
  • Passion for problem-solving.
  • Experience designing wireless communications systems.
  • Experience with basic principles of antenna theory.
  • Understanding of link budgets and analysis related to communications.
  • Thorough understanding of RF active and passive components.
  • Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines.
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 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; 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.

  • RF Systems Engineer

    4 days ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    RF Engineer, Consumer HardwareAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a RF Engineer, Consumer Hardware, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the next generation of consumer hardware for our Starlink satellite constellation.Responsibilities:Design and develop RF...

  • RF Systems Engineer

    6 days ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    Join SpaceX's Mission to Revolutionize Satellite CommunicationsAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in satellite communications. As a Starlink RF Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and verifying the RF systems that power our customer-facing hardware.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop phased array,...

  • RF Systems Engineer

    1 week ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    RF Engineer, Consumer HardwareAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a key member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in designing and developing the next generation of consumer hardware for our Starlink satellite constellation.Responsibilities:Design and develop phased array...

  • Senior RF Engineer

    1 week ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Senior RF EngineerAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology and exploring new frontiers. As a Senior RF Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing cutting-edge RF systems for our Starlink satellite constellation.Responsibilities:Design and develop RF front-end systems, including phased arrays and antenna...

  • Senior RF Engineer for Consumer Hardware

    6 days ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Senior RF Engineer for Consumer HardwareAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Senior RF Engineer for Consumer Hardware, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the next generation of satellite communications systems.Responsibilities:Design and develop phased...

  • Senior RF Engineer for Consumer Hardware

    6 days ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Senior RF Engineer for Consumer HardwareAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Senior RF Engineer for Consumer Hardware, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the next generation of phased array and consumer wireless products for our Starlink...

  • Senior RF Engineer, Consumer Hardware

    1 day ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Sr. RF Engineer, Consumer HardwareAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Sr. RF Engineer, Consumer Hardware, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the next-generation phased array and consumer wireless products for our Starlink...

  • Senior RF Test Engineer

    1 day ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    Join SpaceX's Mission to Revolutionize Satellite TechnologyAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible with satellite technology. As a Sr. RF Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing and testing the phased array system for our consumer hardware.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement test solutions for high-volume phased...

  • Senior RF Test Engineer

    3 days ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Senior RF Test EngineerAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. As a Senior RF Test Engineer, you'll play a critical role in the development and testing of our cutting-edge consumer hardware.Responsibilities:Design and implement test solutions for high-volume phased array antennasAnalyze data and collaborate with...

  • Senior RF Engineer for Consumer Hardware

    7 days ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Engineer to join our team at SpaceX, where you will play a critical role in designing and developing the RF systems for our consumer hardware products, including phased arrays and consumer wireless products.ResponsibilitiesDesign, fabricate, and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF...

  • Senior RF Test Engineer

    3 days ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Sr. RF Test Engineer, Consumer HardwareAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Sr. RF Test Engineer, Consumer Hardware, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the success of our Starlink program.Responsibilities:Develop and implement test solutions for high-volume phased array antennas, including...

  • Senior Antenna Systems Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Bastrop, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time

    About the RoleAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Senior Antenna Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the next-generation antenna systems for our Starlink constellation.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and test phased array, Wi-Fi, and...

  • Senior RF Testing Specialist, Consumer Electronics

    4 weeks ago

    Bastrop, Texas, United States SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP Full time

    SENIOR RF TESTING SPECIALIST, CONSUMER ELECTRONICS (STARLINK)At Space Exploration Technologies Corp, we are utilizing our expertise in rocket and spacecraft development to launch Starlink, the premier broadband internet solution globally. Starlink represents the largest satellite network in existence, delivering swift and dependable internet access to over 1...

  • Radio Frequency Engineer, Consumer Electronics

    4 weeks ago

    Bastrop, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are committed to making that vision a reality. Currently, we are at the forefront of developing innovative technologies aimed at enabling human life on Mars.RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEER, CONSUMER ELECTRONICS (STARLINK)We are utilizing our extensive experience in...

  • Lead Wi-Fi Systems Software Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Bastrop, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are dedicated to developing the technologies that will make this dream a reality. Our mission includes enabling human life on Mars.LEAD WI-FI SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARLINK)As part of our innovative team, you will play a pivotal role in the deployment of...

  • Phased Array Antenna Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Bastrop, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time

    About the RoleAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Starlink Antenna Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the next generation of satellite communications systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, fabricate, and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and...

  • Electrical Systems Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Bastrop, Texas, United States The Boring Company Full time

    Electrical Engineer Job DescriptionThe Boring Company is revolutionizing transportation by creating an underground network of tunnels. As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing control systems that increase tunneling speed and decrease costs.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop control systems for electrical,...

  • Electrical Systems Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Bastrop, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time

    SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARLINK)As an Electrical Systems Engineer at our...

  • Wi-Fi Software Engineer

    4 days ago

    Bastrop, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Wi-Fi Software EngineerAt SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Wi-Fi Software Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing the software that enables our Starlink satellite constellation to provide fast and reliable internet to millions of users...

  • Senior Power Systems Engineer

    6 days ago

    Bastrop, United States The Boring Company Full time

    Job Title: Senior Power Systems EngineerThe Boring Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing the power systems of our Tunnel Boring Machines.Job SummaryWe are looking for a talented engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of power systems that are critical to the...