Full-Time

RF Engineer

Starship

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SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$120k - $170kAnnually

+ Long-term incentives + Discretionary bonuses + Stock options

Entry

No H1B Sponsorship

West Athens, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Git
Linux/Unix
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering with focus on signal processing, communication and navigation systems, or RF design
  • Experience with link budget analysis, power flux density, dilution of precision, doppler, etc
  • Experience with digital communication theory and testing, Bit Error Rate, EVM and System Noise Figure
  • Experience with testing antennas in far-field or near-field measurement chambers
  • Experience with revision control systems such as Git and SVN, and familiar with Linux terminal
  • Experience with Python (or other language) for data analysis
  • Competency with simulation/modeling software development including testing and continuous integration
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types such as FSK, BPSK, QPSK, QAM, and PCM/FM
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Responsibilities
  • Perform analysis to support system architecture trades or verify the system design – including antenna pattern coverage, co-site interference, link budgets, multiple access, etc.
  • Test RF system compatibility and end-to-end performance
  • Develop and support simulation and data review infrastructure for RF communications and sensors/instruments
  • Conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review or flight readiness presentations
  • Ensure compliance through analysis, test, and operations with spectrum licensing and regulations
  • Lead and conduct troubleshooting and root cause system level performance anomalies

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, primarily serving the commercial spaceflight market. Their main products include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, which are used for launching satellites, and the Dragon spacecraft, which transports cargo and crew to the International Space Station. SpaceX's unique approach includes the development of reusable rockets, which lowers the cost of space travel, making it more accessible to a variety of clients, including government agencies and private companies. Additionally, they are working on the Starlink project, a satellite internet constellation aimed at providing global broadband coverage. SpaceX's goal is to advance space technology and enable human life on other planets, while also generating revenue through launch services and branded merchandise.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$10.9B

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpaceX's $1.25 billion funding round provides financial flexibility for growth.
  • The new factory in Texas boosts Starlink production to meet high-speed internet demand.
  • Partnership with Vietnam opens new markets for Starlink in Southeast Asia.

What critics are saying

  • Toyota's entry into rocket launches could impact SpaceX's market share.
  • Delays in Telstra-Starlink partnership may affect revenue projections.
  • Reliance on private capital poses financial risks if market conditions change.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX is a pioneer in reusable rocket technology, reducing space travel costs.
  • The company offers comprehensive space services, including crewed missions and satellite launches.
  • Starlink aims to provide global broadband, expanding SpaceX's market beyond traditional aerospace.

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