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SpaceX is building Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband system, and is hiring a Sr. Antenna Engineer to take full ownership of phased arrays, consumer router antennas, Wi‑Fi, RF front ends, and parabolic gateway antennas. The role requires hands‑on design, fabrication, electromagnetic simulation, RF characterization, and cross‑functional collaboration from concept through high‑volume production for customer‑facing hardware.

Skills

  • Antenna design and theory, including phased arrays and reflector systems
  • Hands‑on RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers/generators, network analyzers
  • Electromagnetic simulation (e.g., HFSS, CST, FEKO) and RF modeling
  • Microwave/mmWave characterization and waveguide experience
  • RF front‑end design and understanding of active/passive RF components
  • Programming for automation and data analysis (Python; familiarity with C++, C#, or MATLAB)
  • Design for manufacturability and production test development

Responsibilities

  • Design, fabricate, and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends for phased arrays, gateways, and consumer products
  • Create and validate electromagnetic simulation models (antennas, filters, PCB layouts) to predict and optimize performance
  • Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, DSP, silicon, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate and validate RF systems
  • Develop and test phased array alignment and calibration solutions
  • Rapidly develop design, validation, and production test solutions for high‑volume consumer and gateway products
  • Write automation software (Python) to control units under test, test equipment, instrumentation, and documentation systems
  • Define and execute RF characterization and verification plans, and drive issues to closure through production readiness

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline (required)
  • Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/antenna engineering (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge space and satellite communications systems
  • Professional development and cross-disciplinary collaboration
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