Sr. Product Compliance Engineer, RF/EMC/Wireless (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Sr. Product Compliance Engineer to ensure that their cutting-edge products meet all regulatory standards. This role is critical for facilitating global market access and ensuring product safety for consumer electronics like the Starlink system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance engineering, particularly with RF and EMC standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, drive compliance initiatives, and manage product certifications. Join a team that is shaping the future of global internet connectivity and make a significant impact on the success of revolutionary technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compliance engineering of consumer electronics.
• Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met for global market access.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to generate technical construction files.

Skills

Compliance Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Documentation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Math

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Tools

EMI Test Equipment

RF Test Equipment

Automation Tools

Job description

SR. PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ENGINEER, RF/EMC/WIRELESS (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.

Product Compliance Engineers will play a critical role as SpaceX strives to deliver internet to those that need it most. They will drive regulatory efforts, impact internal design decisions, and obtain the product certifications necessary to sell and ship millions of consumer-facing devices. These devices - including Starlink dishes, Wi-Fi routers, power supply, accessories, etc. – are designed and manufactured completely in-house by SpaceX. Engineers on the team will be hands-on, regularly interact with multiple technical disciplines, and ultimately ensure that Starlink is a global success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and drive product-level compliance, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met to facilitate global market access, brand protection, and product safety
• Drive engagement with business groups to incorporate regulatory and certification requirements into product design and ensure their successful execution and compliance
• Collaborate with engineering teams to generate technical construction files
• Operate and automate a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment
• Develop automation and measurement tools to improve radio testing fidelity and efficiency
• Drive engagement with external 3rd party test laboratories and oversee compliance testing to applicable domestic and international standards
• Become an advocate of new compliance initiatives working with internal or external partners

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, chemistry, or physics discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in compliance engineering of consumer electronics, industrial equipment, or information technology equipment (RF, safety, EMC, wireless, or environmental compliance)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience managing product technical requirements, scope, schedule, or cost
• 5+ years of experience, including WiFi or Radio/RF compliance, analysis, design, and testing
• Experience with CISPR/FCC radio and EMC standards and requirements
• Familiarity with U.S., Canadian, EU, and other international regulatory requirements and standards
• Experience with NRTL, NEC, NFPA, IEC, and CB Scheme and other safety requirements and regulations
• Experience with FCC, ISED, ETSI, and other international requirements for radio products
• Experience with RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Prop 65, and other environmental requirements and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
• Outstanding project management skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal