Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (Starlink)
Description For Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (Starlink)
SpaceX, a pioneering space exploration company, is seeking a Senior RF/Microwave Engineer to join their Starlink team. This role is crucial in developing the world's most advanced broadband internet system, which currently serves over 4 million users globally through the largest satellite constellation ever created.
The position sits within the Satellite Payload Engineering team, where you'll be responsible for developing RF devices that power satellites and ground antennas. This includes everything from power amplifiers to waveguide components to reflectors and antennae. You'll be working in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with various engineering teams to create high-performance wireless digital communication systems.
As a Senior RF/Microwave Engineer, you'll be involved in the complete development cycle - from design and implementation to verification of electrical hardware for both satellites and ground communication systems. The role requires expertise in RF/microwave circuit design, with hands-on experience using 3D EM simulation tools and various design software.
The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in RF/microwave circuit design and a strong educational background in electrical engineering or related fields. Knowledge of digital communication systems, electromagnetic propagation, and antenna systems is essential. Experience with programming languages like Python, Matlab, or C++ for modeling and analyzing RF systems is also required.
SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package starting from $160,000 to $220,000 per year, complemented by extensive benefits including equity options, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement plans. This is an opportunity to be part of a company that's not just advancing satellite technology but working towards the greater goal of making humanity a multi-planetary species.
The position requires the ability to work extended hours when needed and must comply with ITAR requirements. You'll be joining a company known for pushing boundaries and creating revolutionary technology, where your work will directly impact the future of global communications and space exploration.
Responsibilities For Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (Starlink)
- Simulate and model communication systems
- Work with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, modem/DSP, and ASIC engineers
- Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architectural definition
- Derive top-level specifications for RF links and RF and antenna subsystems
- Characterize and analyze system performance
- Provide technical support to regulatory, coordination, and market access teams
Requirements For Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (Starlink)
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design
- 1+ years of experience using 3D EM simulation tools
- Experience with RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar
- Knowledge of digital communication systems
- Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools
- Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed
Benefits For Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (Starlink)
- Company stock and stock options
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and 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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