RF Modem Integration and Test Specialist

20 hours ago

Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: RF Modem Integration and Test Engineer

SpaceX is a pioneering company that aims to make humanity a multi-planetary species. We are seeking a highly skilled RF Modem Integration and Test Engineer to join our team.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented engineer to integrate and test satellite communication systems. The successful candidate will work closely with our team to ensure the seamless integration of RF and modem components, ensuring the best possible communication system performance.

Responsibilities:
  • Integrate and test satellite and ground broadband communication system components
  • Analyze and implement RF and modem components supporting satellites and ground stations
  • Design and deploy RF converters, integration and test equipment, auxiliary and ancillary equipment in support of integration lab and field testing
  • Develop link budgets and cascades for analyzing performance expectations based on fielded/implemented designs
  • Investigate discrepancies between expected and actual link performance through the analysis of operational data
  • Provide expertise in performance verification of modem system performance parameters
  • Understand and maintain regulatory requirements for satellite systems on a country basis
  • Development of integration/test scripts
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering
  • 5+ years of work experience
  • Previous work experience in characterizing radio performance in Ku-Band and Ka-Bands
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Masters of Science degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF or Radio Communication
  • Communications systems design, or integration and test experience in Wi-Fi, Cellular or satellite systems
  • Understanding of RF passive components such as hybrid couplers, Wilkinson dividers, waveguide, circulators, and directional couplers
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as BPSK, QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, APSK, SC-FDMA, OFDM and OFDMA
  • Experience in multiple access communication systems such as TDMA, CDMA and FDMA
  • Understanding of channel coding such as LDPC, turbo codes, Reed-Solomon or convolutional codes
  • Understanding of communication theory with emphasis on modulation, bit error rate, block error rate
  • Understanding of RF concepts such as AGC, noise figure, power amplifier, phase noise, PLL, oscillators/mixers
  • Experience in modeling RF and channel impairments such as multipath, phase noise, group delay, fading and nonlinear distortion
  • Python and/or LabVIEW programming experience for test automation
  • Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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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