RF Engineer Starlink
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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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
RF ENGINEER (STARLINK)
At SpaceX were leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink the worlds most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation that provides fast reliable internet to 4M users worldwide. We design build test and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing and the software that brings it all together. Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and are looking for bestinclass engineers to help maximize Starlinks utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
As a Starlink RF Engineer you will fully own all phased array WiFi and other RF systems for this customerfacing hardware. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon researchers in Antarctica digital nomads who travel via RV emergency responders commercial airlines cruise lines and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas. You will design implement and verify small router antennas phased arrays and reflector antenna systems. You will interact regularly with senior leadership to influence the fundamental operation of our constellation and network while collaborating with electrical silicon software mechanical and manufacturing teams to steer this project from initial concept development to fullscale production.
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 in close collaboration 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 our highvolume consumer products
- Write automation software in python to interact with units under test test equipment instrumentation and documentation systems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
- 1 years of professional RF experience with antennas or communication systems
- 1 years 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:
- Masters degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/antenna engineering
- 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
- Passion for problem solving
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly crossfunctional role
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
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.
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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Employment Type
Full Time
