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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Principal Antenna Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $270K/yr

8+ years exp

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. The Principal Antenna Engineer will work on advanced antenna design and development for the Starshield program, supporting U.S. National Security efforts through innovative technology and collaboration.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design of advanced antenna and feed systems in support of next generation products including phased array and reflector products

Fabricate and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems and RF front ends

Contribute to development of software and testing of digital beamforming systems to demonstrate full phased array functionality

Provide phased array expertise to set specifications and debug problems covering satellite phased array products

Lead or support integration of antennas to spacecraft and other systems

Analyze in-the-field operational RF performance data of units and investigate methods to improve performance and debug issues

Qualification

RFAntennas3D EM simulation toolsRF conceptsPythonC#C++MATLABAntenna measurement techniquesRF circuit simulation toolsWork autonomouslyPassion for space industryCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering

8+ years of research or development experience in the areas of RF and antennas

Experience using one of the 3D EM simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA, or XFDTD

Experience with RF concepts such as impedance matching, linear and aperture antennas, smith chart, power handling metrics (IIP2, IMD), microwave network analysis, and/or RF filter design