Sr. Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Collaboration","Analytical thinking","Teamwork"]

Senior Antenna Engineer for SpaceX Starlink, owning the design and testing of advanced RF antenna systems for satellites and gateways. You will prototype, simulate, and validate phased array and reflector antennas, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence specifications from concept through manufacturing in a fast-paced startup-like environment.

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SpaceX
5 months ago

Sr. Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Senior Antenna Engineer for SpaceX Starlink, owning the design and testing of advanced RF antenna systems for satellites and gateways. You will prototype, simulate, and validate phased array and reflector antennas, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence specifications from concept through manufacturing in a fast-paced startup-like environment.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design of advanced antenna and feed systems in support of next generation products including phased array and reflector products.
  • •Fabricate and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems and RF front ends.
  • •Contribute to development of software and testing of digital beamforming systems to demonstrate full phased array functionality.
  • •Provide phased array expertise to set specifications and debug problems covering satellite and consumer phased array products.
  • •Perform design validation testing of prototype and production designs.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid LeavePaid HolidaysShuttle Service

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • •5+ years of research or development experience in RF and antennas (internship and thesis work acceptable).
  • •1+ years of experience using one of the 3D EM simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA or XFDTD.
  • •Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
  • •Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines.
Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceSpaceSatellites
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationAnalytical thinkingTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonC#C++MATLABCSTHFSSFEKOEMProTICRAXFDTD

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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