RF Engineer (Starship)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team on a mission to revolutionize space travel! As an RF Engineer, you will engage in advanced electronics development, ensuring system performance and compliance in groundbreaking projects. Collaborate with brilliant engineers to tackle challenges that will help humanity become a multi-planetary species. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the future of space exploration. If you're ready to push boundaries and achieve audacious goals, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Long-term incentives

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Master's in Electrical Engineering preferred with focus on RF design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system architecture and verify design for RF systems.
• Test RF system compatibility and performance.
• Lead troubleshooting of performance anomalies.

Skills

RF system analysis

Link budget analysis

Digital communication theory

Antenna testing

Python programming

Simulation/modeling software

Communication skills

Linux terminal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

SVN

Job description

RF ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

The Starship RF team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel- opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space- at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class hardware development team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. If you’re ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary then you’ve come to the right place!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform analysis to support system architecture trades or verify the system design – including antenna pattern coverage, co-site interference, link budgets, multiple access, etc.
• Test RF system compatibility and end-to-end performance
• Develop and support simulation and data review infrastructure for RF communications and sensors/instruments
• Conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review or flight readiness presentations
• Ensure compliance through analysis, test, and operations with spectrum licensing and regulations
• Lead and conduct troubleshooting and root cause system level performance anomalies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering with focus on signal processing, communication and navigation systems, or RF design
• Experience with link budget analysis, power flux density, dilution of precision, doppler, etc
• Experience with digital communication theory and testing, Bit Error Rate, EVM and System Noise Figure
• Experience with testing antennas in far-field or near-field measurement chambers
• Experience with revision control systems such as Git and SVN, and familiar with Linux terminal
• Experience with Python (or other language) for data analysis
• Competency with simulation/modeling software development including testing and continuous integration
• Knowledge of digital communication systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types such as FSK, BPSK, QPSK, QAM, and PCM/FM
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
RF Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
RF Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.