RF Engineer (Starship)

About this role

SpaceX is seeking an RF Engineer to join their Starship team, focusing on developing cutting-edge communication and navigation systems for space travel. Candidates should have a background in electrical engineering and experience with RF design and analysis to contribute to this ambitious mission of making humanity a multi-planetary species.

What you'll do

• Design and validate RF systems for communication and sensing
• Analyze antenna patterns and link budgets
• Develop hardware specifications for RF systems
• Support simulation and data review for RF systems
• Verify compliance with performance and regulatory standards
• Conduct technical reviews and troubleshoot performance issues

What they're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM
• 1+ years of RF engineering experience
• Familiarity with radio test equipment
• Programming in Python, C++, or Matlab
• Knowledge of link budget analysis and digital communication theory
• Experience with testing antennas
• Competency in simulation/modeling software
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential bonuses
• Stock options and employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive health coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holiday leave
• Short and long-term disability insurance