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RF/Microwave Engineer (Direct To Cell)

SpaceX is building the Direct to Cell payload to extend Starlink connectivity by delivering cellular coverage from space. The Direct to Cell Payload Engineering team seeks an RF/Microwave Engineer to develop phased array antennas and modem hardware across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to move designs from concept to production and on-orbit performance.

Skills

  • RF and microwave circuit design and EM simulation experience
  • Mixed-signal PCB design including high-speed SerDes, DDR4, and multi-GHz interfaces
  • Experience with processors, FPGAs, Ethernet, I2C/SPI, ADCs/DACs, and power supply design
  • Hands-on prototyping, debugging, and test of electronic hardware
  • Proficiency in Python and C/C++ for test and automation
  • Familiarity with full hardware lifecycle from concept to production
  • Experience working on aerospace or mission-critical systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-reliability RF/Microwave electronics for satellites and spacecraft
  • Perform system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, and PCB layout
  • Prototype, bring-up, debug, document, and support manufacturing and test of complex electrical designs
  • Support hardware through satellite integration, test, and on-orbit operations
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, thermal, software, silicon, test engineering, and supply chain
  • Drive iterative improvements, challenge assumptions, and apply lessons learned to improve designs

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (required)
  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base salary with potential long-term incentives (stock/options/awards)
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave per Washington state law
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Company shuttle service from select Seattle locations
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