Senior Antenna Engineer, Starship RF Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP seeks a Senior Antenna Engineer in Hawthorne, CA. This role involves designing antennas for communications and sensors, contributing to RF engineering for Starship vehicles. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in antenna design and electromagnetic simulations. The position offers a competitive salary range between $160,000 and $225,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in antenna design.
• Experience with various RF test equipment.
• Strong understanding of antenna measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and build antennas for communications and sensors.
• Analyze wireless systems and propagation effects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Antenna design/build/test

Electromagnetic simulations

RF concepts

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

MATLAB

Python

CAD software

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP seeks a Senior Antenna Engineer in Hawthorne, CA. This role involves designing antennas for communications and sensors, contributing to RF engineering for Starship vehicles. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in antenna design and electromagnetic simulations. The position offers a competitive salary range between $160,000 and $225,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and paid vacation.