Senior RF Software Engineer - Starshield (TS/SCI)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. RF Software Engineer for the Starshield project aimed at enhancing national security through advanced RF technologies. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to design and validate RF systems.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and possess over 5 years of experience with RF testing and software development in C/C++ or Python. This position promises competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional development experience.
• Experience with testing RF devices like filters and amplifiers.
• Knowledge of common RF concepts including gain and P1dB.

Responsibilities

• Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs.
• Research novel solutions for satellite RF systems.
• Design and automate RF test benches.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

RF test equipment usage

Understanding of antennas

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. RF Software Engineer for the Starshield project aimed at enhancing national security through advanced RF technologies. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to design and validate RF systems.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and possess over 5 years of experience with RF testing and software development in C/C++ or Python. This position promises competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.