RF Engineer (Starship)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, and validate RF systems for communication and sensing - from concept through production
• Analyze antenna pattern coverage, link budgets, co-site interference, multiple access, etc.
• Derive hardware specifications for RF systems and blocks, working across disciplines to understand constraints
• Develop and support simulation and data review infrastructure for RF systems
• Verify end-to-end performance and compatibility through analysis and test, ensuring compliance with spectrum licensing and regulations
• Conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review or flight readiness presentations
• Lead and conduct troubleshooting and root cause system level performance anomalies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or in a STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience RF engineer
• 1+ years professional experience with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
• 1+ years of programming experience in Python, C++, or Matlab

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 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 basic RF concepts such as impedance matching, smith chart, power handling metrics (IIP2, IMD), RF filter design, and transmission line theory
• Experience with revision control systems such as Git and SVN, and familiar with Linux terminal
• Experience with linear and non-linear RF module or lineup simulation using tools such as AWR or ADS
• Competency with simulation/modeling software development including testing and continuous integration
• Competency with schematic/layout design
• 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

Pay Range

RF Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year

RF Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.