RF Engineer (Crew Starship)

SpaceX develops technologies to enable human life on Mars and revolutionize space travel.
Hawthorne, CA, USA
$120,000 - $170,000
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Entry-Level Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
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Description For RF Engineer (Crew Starship)

SpaceX is seeking an RF Engineer to join their Crew Starship team, working on revolutionary space travel technology. This role is part of the team developing RF systems and hardware for the SpaceX Human Landing System, which will carry astronauts to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis program.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on one of the most sophisticated and largest crewed vehicles ever flown in space. As an RF Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing RF communication and sensing systems, from initial specification through to final verification. The role involves complex system architecture analysis, testing RF compatibility, and ensuring compliance with spectrum regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering or computer science, with specific experience in RF engineering. While entry-level candidates are welcome (1+ years experience, including internships), those with advanced degrees in electrical engineering focusing on signal processing, communication systems, or RF design are preferred.

Working at SpaceX means joining a world-class development team of highly motivated engineers working to achieve truly audacious goals. The company offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $120,000 - $170,000 depending on level and experience, plus additional benefits like stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement plans.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to humanity's next giant leap - returning to the moon and eventually establishing human presence on Mars. The role requires a commitment to excellence, willingness to work extended hours when needed, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation and problem-solving are essential.

SpaceX's mission is to make humanity multi-planetary, and as an RF Engineer on the Crew Starship team, you'll be directly contributing to this revolutionary goal. The position is based in Hawthorne, California, at SpaceX's headquarters, where you'll work alongside some of the industry's brightest minds developing cutting-edge space technology.

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Responsibilities For RF Engineer (Crew Starship)

  • Design hardware for RF communication or sensing systems, from system specification through hardware design, build and verification
  • Perform analysis to support system architecture trades or verify the system design
  • 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 reviews
  • Ensure compliance through analysis, test, and operations with spectrum licensing and regulations
  • Lead and conduct troubleshooting and root cause system level performance anomalies

Requirements For RF Engineer (Crew Starship)

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  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science
  • 1+ years of experience with RF engineering (school projects and internships apply)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirement)
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Benefits For RF Engineer (Crew Starship)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave per year

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