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SpaceX is deploying Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, and seeks engineers who bridge electrical engineering and software to bring RF silicon to life. The role focuses on RFIC measurement systems, silicon bring-up, instrument automation, and developing reusable tools and reference designs used across system integration, production, and on-orbit operations.

Skills

  • Software development in C#, Python, or C++
  • Hands-on RF measurement experience (spectrum/VSA/VSG/network analyzers)
  • Instrument control and automation
  • Embedded firmware and microcontroller/FPGA familiarity
  • Serial protocols: SPI, I2C, JTAG, RFFE
  • Oscilloscope and logic analyzer troubleshooting
  • Data analysis using Python, MATLAB or JMP
  • Multi-threaded application development
  • Windows and Linux system usage/administration
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting (hardware + software)

Responsibilities

  • Design and build custom automated RF/RFIC measurement systems (hardware and software)
  • Perform first-power bring-up and characterization of new silicon
  • Develop instrument control, data collection, and analysis libraries and tools
  • Analyze measurement data to inform component and system performance
  • Create validated hardware and software reference designs and drivers for new silicon
  • Support integration into phased-array panels, production ramps, and flight software
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with chip designers, firmware, test, and production teams

Education

  • Bachelor’s in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or physics (required)
  • MS or PhD in a related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Long-term incentives (stock, options, cash awards) and ESPP
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Paid vacation (approximately 3 weeks), 10+ paid holidays, 5 sick days (exempt)
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and various employee discounts
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