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SpaceX · 3 months ago

Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars and operates the world’s largest satellite constellation, Starlink. The Antenna Engineer will design and develop advanced antenna systems for satellites and collaborate with various engineering teams to influence the operation of the Starlink network.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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 and consumer phased array products

Perform design validation testing of prototype and production designs

Contribute to various aspects of the integration of the antennas into 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 toolsPython programmingAntenna measurement techniquesRF circuit simulation toolsWork autonomouslyPassion for space industryCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

2+ years of research or development experience in the general areas of RF and antennas (internship and thesis work acceptable)

1+ years of experience using one of the 3D EM simulation tools: CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA or XFDTD

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with some research/thesis work on RF or antennas

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

1+ years of programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB

Familiarity with antenna measurement techniques and tools such as anechoic/reverb chambers, near field EM measurements

Familiarity with one of the mainstream RF circuit simulation tools: AWR, ADS, Genesys

Familiarity with antenna prototyping tools and techniques

Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight