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.
RF SYSTEMS ENGINEER (STARLINK)
Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to serve populations with little or no connectivity. We design, build, and launch the world's largest constellation of satellites, enabling us to operate a global internet network unbounded by traditional ground infrastructure limitations. Starlink is now delivering service both domestically and internationally, and will continue expansion to near global coverage of the populated world in 2022.
As a RF Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for simulating and modeling the communication systems for the next generation of satellites and Earth Stations and help define their architectures and specifications. Your expertise will shape SpaceX’s capabilities to provide high quality internet service around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Simulate and model communication systems
- Work with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, modem/DSP, and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains
- Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architecture definition
- Deriving top level specifications for RF links and RF and antenna subsystems
- Characterize and analyze system performance
- Provide technical support to regulatory, coordination, and market access teams
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
- 2+ years of research or development experience in the general areas of RF and antennas (internship and thesis work is applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or communication theory
- Experience performing analysis and simulation of communication systems
- Thorough understanding of RF passive and active components
- Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies
- Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, modulation types such as PSK, APSK, QAM
- Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems
- Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures and digital communication theory
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to hit critical milestones
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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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