SpaceX
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
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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.
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- spacex.com