Senior Antenna Engineer, Starship RF Systems

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Antenna Engineer to join their team in Hawthorne, California. This role involves RF engineering for Starship vehicles, focusing on antenna design, prototyping, and integration of communication and sensor systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in relevant fields, with preferred expertise including advanced RF concepts and multidisciplinary collaboration. The compensation ranges from $160,000 to $225,000 annually, with extensive benefits and the opportunity for long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in antenna design, build, or testing.
• Experience with RF simulation tools and antenna measurement techniques.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design antennas for communications and sensors across various frequency bands.
• Build and characterize prototypes and measurement systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers for integration and testing.

Skills

Antenna design/build/test experience

EM simulation knowledge

Proficiency in RF concepts

Electrical schematic software use

Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or C/C++)

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

HFSS

CST

Altium

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Antenna Engineer to join their team in Hawthorne, California. This role involves RF engineering for Starship vehicles, focusing on antenna design, prototyping, and integration of communication and sensor systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in relevant fields, with preferred expertise including advanced RF concepts and multidisciplinary collaboration. The compensation ranges from $160,000 to $225,000 annually, with extensive benefits and the opportunity for long-term incentives.