Sr. Antenna Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and operates Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation for broadband internet.
$160,000 - $220,000
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Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Sr. Antenna Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX, the pioneering space technology company founded with the vision of making humanity a multi-planetary species, is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer for their revolutionary Starlink project. This role sits at the intersection of space technology and global connectivity, working on the world's largest satellite constellation that currently serves over 4 million users worldwide.

As a Sr. Antenna Engineer on the Starlink team, you'll have comprehensive ownership of all phased array, Wi-Fi, and RF systems for customer-facing hardware. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact global connectivity, serving diverse users from teachers in the Amazon to researchers in Antarctica, and from digital nomads to emergency responders.

The role combines cutting-edge antenna engineering with practical implementation, requiring expertise in designing and validating complex RF systems. You'll work directly with senior leadership while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, shepherding projects from concept to full-scale production.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $160,000 to $220,000 annually, complemented by an attractive benefits package including equity opportunities, comprehensive healthcare, and various long-term incentives. SpaceX provides a dynamic work environment where your work directly contributes to revolutionizing both space technology and global internet connectivity.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced RF/antenna engineer who wants to be at the forefront of space technology and global telecommunications, working on products that have immediate, tangible impacts on users worldwide. The role demands technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive innovation in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Antenna Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

  • Design, fabricate and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems and RF front ends
  • Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware
  • Work with EE, ME, DSP and software engineers to design and validate RF systems
  • Create and test phased array alignment solutions
  • Develop design validation and production test solutions
  • Write automation software in Python

Requirements For Sr. Antenna Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience with antennas or communication systems
  • 5+ years professional experience with radio test equipment
  • 5+ years of professional programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB
  • Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed

Benefits For Sr. Antenna Engineer, Customer Hardware (Starlink)

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • 5 days sick leave
  • Stock purchase options
  • Long-term incentives
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Various discounts and perks

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