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RF Systems Engineer

1 month ago

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

Join SpaceX, a pioneering company in the field of space exploration, as an RF Engineer. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to support the development of advanced electronics for our Starship program.

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.
Requirements:
  • 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.
Additional Requirements:
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones.
Compensation and Benefits:

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.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Learn more about the ITAR here https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=itar_index.

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