SpaceX · 1 day ago
Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for exploring the stars and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking an Antenna Engineer to design and develop advanced antenna systems for the Starlink satellite constellation, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure successful integration and performance.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of research or development experience in the 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
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
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
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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