RF Engineer; Starship

Overview

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

RF ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

The Starship RF team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel—opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space, at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class hardware development team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals.

If you’re ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary then you’ve come to the right place!

• Perform analysis to support system architecture trades or verify the system design – including antenna pattern coverage, co-site interference, link budgets, multiple access, etc.
• Test RF system compatibility and end-to-end performance
• Develop and support simulation and data review infrastructure for RF communications and sensors/instruments
• Conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review or flight readiness presentations
• Ensure compliance through analysis, test, and operations with spectrum licensing and regulations
• Lead and conduct troubleshooting and root cause system level performance anomalies

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science
• 1+ years of experience with RF engineering (school projects and internships apply)

• Master's degree in electrical engineering with focus on signal processing, communication and navigation systems, or RF design
• Experience with link budget analysis, power flux density, dilution of precision, doppler, etc.
• Experience with digital communication theory and testing, bit error rate, EVM and system noise figure
• Experience with testing antennas in far-field or near-field measurement chambers
• Experience with revision control systems such as Git and SVN, and familiar with Linux terminal
• Experience with Python (or other language) for data analysis
• Competency with simulation/modeling software development including testing and continuous integration
• Knowledge of digital communication systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types such as FSK, BPSK, QPSK, QAM, and PCM/FM
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Pay Range:
RF Engineer/Level I: $ - $ per year
RF Engineer/Level II: $ - $ per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is only part of the total rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives (company stock or stock options), discretionary bonuses, and various other benefits. These include medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for exempt employees.

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X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.