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SpaceX · 1 month ago

Sr. RF Systems Analysis Engineer, Regulatory (Starlink)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. The Sr. RF Systems Analysis Engineer will support regulatory efforts for Starlink, ensuring compliance and advocating for the service's provision through technical analysis and strategic recommendations.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

MATLABPythonC++RF systems analysisSatellite communicationsAntenna theoryRegulatory experienceModeling large constellationsVisualyseOrbital mechanicsInterference analysis

Required

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

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

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