Principal RF Microwave Engineer

spacex; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm that is redefining space exploration as a Principal RF/Microwave Engineer. In this critical role, you will leverage your extensive experience to simulate and model RF front-end systems, develop advanced RF/Microwave circuits, and lead the creation of automated testing equipment. Your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking technologies aimed at making human life on Mars a reality. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of humanity in space, this opportunity is for you. Embrace the challenge and help us reach for the stars!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in RF/Microwave engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with RF simulation tools like Agilent ADS and HFSS.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and model RF front-end systems with engineers.
• Develop RF/Microwave circuits and evaluate prototypes.
• Lead the development of automated test equipment.

Skills

RF front-end systems simulation

Agilent ADS

Genesys

HFSS

AWR Microwave Office

Python programming

Labview programming

RF/Microwave circuit design

Digital communication systems knowledge

Matlab

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PRINCIPAL RF/MICROWAVE ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Simulating/modeling RF front-end systems, working with System Architects, Modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between HW and SW domains.
2. Deriving RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocks.
3. Develop RF/Microwave circuits, components and MMICs.
4. Evaluate and characterize prototypes and RF components.
5. Characterize and analyze full radio performance.
6. Lead the development of automated test equipment for lab measurements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.
2. 10+ years of work experience.
3. 5+ years of experience using Agilent ADS, Genesys, HFSS or AWR Microwave Office.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Masters of Science or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/Microwave integrated circuits design.
2. Understanding of RF passive components such as hybrid couplers, Wilkinson dividers, waveguide, circulators, and directional couplers.
3. Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM.
4. 5+ years of experience in analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phased-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, multipliers, synthesizers, low noise and/or power amplifiers.
5. Python and/or Labview programming experience for test automation.
6. RF/microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band, and Ka-band frequency range.
7. Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers.
8. Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

1. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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