SpaceX
RF Engineer, Wi-Fi Hardware Reliability (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks an RF Engineer to join the Starlink Reliability team, diagnosing and resolving hardware failures in satellite internet customer equipment through telemetry analysis, hands-on debugging, and custom tooling. You'll support product launches and internal testing while collaborating across engineering, production, and quality teams.
What you'll do
- Analyze telemetry and logs to diagnose root causes of failures in phased-array, Wi-Fi, and power supply circuit boards
- Develop and maintain custom software tools to measure performance and reliability of Starlink customer hardware
- Execute internal beta testing and product launch validation to identify design flaws before public release
- Collaborate with engineering, production, test, and supply chain teams to implement corrective actions
- Debug failed hardware through hands-on troubleshooting and laboratory testing
- Drive problem-solving under tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards
What they're looking for
- RF engineering and antenna theory fundamentals
- Python or R for data analysis and tool development
- Oscilloscope, multimeter, and soldering equipment operation
- Digital and mixed-signal circuit design understanding
- WiFi and Ethernet protocol knowledge
- PCB schematic and layout interpretation
- Electronics hardware troubleshooting
- Linux and high-speed digital interface familiarity
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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
- Describe a time you debugged a hardware failure in a complex system—what was your systematic approach?
- How would you use Python or R to analyze telemetry data to identify patterns in field failures?