SpaceX
RF Engineer (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks an RF Engineer to design and optimize antenna and RF systems for Starlink's satellite internet hardware, including phased arrays for customer terminals and parabolic antennas for ground stations. You'll own the full lifecycle from concept through production, collaborating across electrical, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to serve global users from remote areas to commercial aviation.
What you'll do
- Design, prototype, and characterize antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends for phased arrays and consumer products
- Create electromagnetic simulation models to evaluate antenna and RF component performance
- Collaborate with EE, ME, DSP, and software engineers to design and validate RF systems
- Develop and test phased array alignment solutions
- Design validation and production test solutions for high-volume consumer hardware
- Write Python automation software for test equipment control and data collection
What they're looking for
- RF antenna design and theory
- Electromagnetic simulation (antenna/filter/PCB modeling)
- Radio test equipment operation (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generators)
- Python, C++, C#, or MATLAB programming
- Wireless communications systems design
- Link budget and RF component analysis
- Microwave frequency characterization
- Cross-functional collaboration and technical communication
Benefits
- Work on world's largest satellite constellation serving millions globally
- Opportunity to influence fundamental constellation and network operations
- Impact communities in remote, underserved, and emergency response areas
- Collaborative environment with senior leadership and experienced engineering teams
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a specific RF antenna or phased array design project you led—what were the key challenges and how did you validate performance?
- Describe your experience with electromagnetic simulation tools and how you've used them to optimize antenna designs.