RF Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Join SpaceX as an RF Engineer and Contribute to Revolutionary Space Technology

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As an RF Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing cutting-edge RF systems for our Starship program. If you're passionate about advancing space technology and working with a talented team, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform analysis to support system architecture trades or verify the system design, including antenna pattern coverage, co-site interference, link budgets, multiple access, and more.
  • 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 a focus on signal processing, communication, and navigation systems, or RF design.
  • Experience with link budget analysis, power flux density, dilution of precision, Doppler, and other relevant topics.
  • 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 familiarity 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:
  • Willingness 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 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. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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