What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Antenna Engineer, Customer Hardware position at SpaceX?
At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars. Our goal is to make this possible by developing technologies that enable human life on Mars.
SR. ANTENNA ENGINEER, CUSTOMER HARDWARE (STARLINK)
We are leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the largest satellite constellation that provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together.
We have only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
Responsibilities:
- Design, fabricate, and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends for next-generation phased arrays and consumer wireless products.
- Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware (antennas, filters, PCB layout) to design and evaluate performance.
- Work in close collaboration with EE, ME, DSP, and software engineers to design and validate RF systems.
- Create and test phased array alignment solutions.
- Rapidly develop design validation and production test solutions for our high-volume consumer products.
- Write automation software in Python to interact with units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, and documentation systems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
- 5 years of professional experience with antennas or communication systems.
- 5 years of professional programming experience in Python, C#, C , or MATLAB.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/antenna engineering.
- Experience designing wireless communications systems.
- Understanding of link budgets and analysis related to communications.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
