Senior RF Engineer – Starlink Antenna & Phased-Array Systems

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Texas is looking for a Senior RF Engineer to design antennas and RF systems for Starlink, their advanced broadband internet system. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in RF engineering and programming in Python or similar languages. You will collaborate across teams to influence satellite network operations and contribute to next-generation technologies. This position involves working on critical projects with significant societal impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional RF experience with antennas or communication systems.
• 5+ years of professional programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB.
• Experience with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate prototypes of antennas and RF front ends.
• Work closely with engineers to validate RF systems.
• Write automation software in Python for testing.

Skills

Antennas

RF systems

Python programming

Communication systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal analyzers

Vector signal generators

Network analyzers

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Texas is looking for a Senior RF Engineer to design antennas and RF systems for Starlink, their advanced broadband internet system. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in RF engineering and programming in Python or similar languages. You will collaborate across teams to influence satellite network operations and contribute to next-generation technologies. This position involves working on critical projects with significant societal impact.