Sr. RF Systems Analysis Engineer, Regulatory (Starlink)

InvestedintheMission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. RF Systems Analysis Engineer, Regulatory (STARLINK) to support regulatory and policy work for Starlink.

You will apply RF modeling to interference, spectrum coordination, and topology simulations for GEO/NON-GEO satellites, guiding regulatory strategies and industry engagement. Ideal candidates bring a strong RF/antenna background, MATLAB/Python/C++, and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of research, design, development, or regulatory experience in RF/antenna domain.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++ or similar tools for RF systems modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support technical analyses for RF interference and spectrum coordination.
• Model Starlink and non-geostationary satellite topologies and hardware.
• Simulate scenarios with regulatory/geographic/RF constraints and growth considerations.
• Analyze network and user impacts from simulations and advise on satellite policy and coordination strategies.
• Provide strategic regulatory recommendations and advocacy support to business development.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

RF modeling

Antenna design

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in RF/communications

Tools

Visualyse

Job description

SR. RF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS ENGINEER, REGULATORY (STARLINK)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions 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 and are looking for best-in‑class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

Telecommunication is a heavily regulated business - this position will support the team that advises SpaceX on legal and policy advocacy to ensure these regulations enable and protect the provision of this ground‑breaking service. This role will require you to apply expertise and focus to advance Starlink’s licensing and spectrum position in front of domestic and global regulators and government bodies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support technical analyses pertaining to radio frequency interference and satellite spectrum coordination
• Model Starlink and other non‑geostationary satellite’s operational topology and hardware
• Simulate for various scenarios considering regulatory constraints, geographic constraints, RF link budgets, constellation growth, customer growth, and coordination strategies, etc.
• Based on simulation results, analyze network and user experience impacts and make recommendations on satellite policy and coordination strategy
• Help provide strategic regulatory recommendations and advocacy support to business development efforts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
• Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
• 5+ years of research, design, development, or regulatory experience in the RF and/or antenna domain

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or communication theory
• Basic understanding of satellite hardware and orbital mechanics
• Experience with Visualyse
• Experience in modeling large non‑geostationary satellite constellations
• Experience in satellite network simulation development and analysis
• Experience with RF topics in satellite communications, including link budgets, antenna theory and design, and interference analysis

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Pay Range: Level 3: $165,000.00 - $265,000.00
• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
• Eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Accrued 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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