RF Engineer – Antenna & Phased-Array Design

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an RF Engineer to design, build, and validate antennas and RF front ends for next-generation systems. You will simulate, test, and optimize hardware in close collaboration with EE, ME, DSP, and software teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 1+ years in RF design or testing, with proficiency in Python, C++, and MATLAB, plus experience with RF test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 1+ years RF experience with antennas or communication systems.
• 1+ years of programming experience in Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar.
• Experience with RF test equipment and measurement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate and characterize RF prototypes (antennas, feeds, front ends).
• Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware.
• Collaborate with EE/ME/DSP/software teams to validate RF systems.
• Develop phased array alignment solutions and test methods.
• Develop production test solutions and automation in Python.
• Write automation scripts to interact with test units and equipment.

Skills

RF engineering

Python

C++

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal analyzers

Network analyzers

Test equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an RF Engineer to design, build, and validate antennas and RF front ends for next-generation systems. You will simulate, test, and optimize hardware in close collaboration with EE, ME, DSP, and software teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 1+ years in RF design or testing, with proficiency in Python, C++, and MATLAB, plus experience with RF test equipment.