SpaceX is seeking a Senior RF Engineer for their Starshield program, which focuses on developing RF capabilities for government use, specifically in national security applications. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design and validate RF systems, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Summary
The role involves designing advanced RF capabilities for Starshield to support US National Security efforts in low earth orbit.
Candidates will drive program-level decisions on RF system designs while collaborating with hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software engineers.
Employees are eligible for a 10% salary differential up to $20,000 annually if they hold an active TS/SCI clearance.
Matching Summary
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SpaceX is seeking a Senior RF Engineer for their Starshield program, which focuses on developing RF capabilities for government use, specifically in national security applications. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design and validate RF systems, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Salary
Base: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Long-term incentives including stock options and potential discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), paid parental leave, and 3 weeks vacation
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years of RF engineering experience
Experience with HFSS CST ADS MATLAB
Proficiency in VNA spectrum analyzer equipment
Creating and maintaining link budgets
Electromagnetic simulation model creation
Nice-to-have
Master's degree in electrical engineering
Experience with software-defined radios
Knowledge of GNU Radio frameworks
Modeling RF channel impairments
Background in radio astronomy or SIGINT
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering
Active Top Secret SCI clearance eligibility
US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status
Work Rights
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, green card holder, refugee, or asylee