Wifi & RF Compliance Test Engineer; Starlink

Position: Wifi & RF Compliance Test Engineer (Starlink)
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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

WIFI & RF COMPLIANCE TEST ENGINEER (STARLINK)
As a member of our fast-paced electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) team, you will be responsible for ensuring RF product compliance on wireless systems utilized for Starlink high speed satellite internet access with a focus on WiFi applications. The E3 team at SpaceX performs exhaustive analysis, design, and test at the board, unit, subsystem, and system levels with extensive opportunity to interact with a vast array of rocket, spacecraft, and ground support equipment hardware and electronics.

As one of the few teams required to interface with the design, manufacturing, and production teams, the E3 team plays a critical role in the development of SpaceX systems as we advance our efforts towards broadband satellite internet and safe, reliable, inexpensive, and innovative access to space with the fundamental goal of expanding human space exploration capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support pre-compliance testing and 3rd party certification testing for radio equipment in global markets per FCC, ISED, EN/IEC, ETSI, ITU and associated requirements

Ensure ongoing compliance for compliant designs

Develop automation and measurement tools to improve radio testing fidelity and efficiency

Set requirements for design teams working on a variety of Starlink Product applications

Ensure products meet these requirements through cross-collaboration with the involved design teams

Generate and execute test plans and document results in test reports against the aforementioned standards as well as review and revise test reports generated by external test labs Troubleshoot RF issues from board to system level

Operate and automate a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment

Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner

Support engineering effectively and confidently with creative thinking and rigor – question the status quo while adhering to documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline2+ years of experience in WiFi or radio compliance

Programming/coding experience, preferably python and/or C++ as well as instrumentation automation protocols such as SCPI/VISA/NI  Experience operating a spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, power meter, oscilloscope, and base station simulator

Experience with 802.11 (APED), 802.3, IPv4, and IPv6

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience, including WiFi Radio/RF compliance, analysis, design, and testing

Previous experience with CISPR/FCC radio and EMC standards and requirementsEMC lab experience, including accreditation, maintenance and calibration

Experience performing radio and/or EMC testing

Proficiency with Python Proficiency with Linux systems

Wi-Fi Alliance Certification experience

Experience with other international EMC and radio requirements for global market access

Knowledge of electrical safety and EMC commercial compliance standards, requirements and test methods for consumer electronics and commercial applications

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting radio compliance issues from board to system level

Previous work experience with reading, interpreting and following circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, and CAD software

Experience with electrical…