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Sr. Antenna Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX is a space technology company developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite broadband internet system.
Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
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Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Sr. Antenna Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Antenna Engineer for their Starlink project, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. As a Starlink Antenna Engineer, you will have full ownership of all phased array, Wi-Fi, and other RF systems for customer-facing hardware. The role involves designing, implementing, and verifying small router antennas, phased arrays, and reflector antenna systems. You'll work with customers ranging from teachers in remote Amazon regions to researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads, emergency responders, airlines, and cruise lines.

The position requires collaboration with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to guide projects from concept to full-scale production. You'll be responsible for creating electromagnetic simulation models, developing test solutions, and writing automation software. The role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that's making a global impact through Starlink's satellite constellation.

SpaceX was founded with the vision of making human space exploration a reality, ultimately aiming to enable human life on Mars. The company leverages its rocket and spacecraft expertise to deploy Starlink, which provides fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. This role is critical in developing and improving the hardware that makes this revolutionary system possible.

The position requires strong technical expertise in antenna engineering, RF systems, and programming. You'll interact regularly with senior leadership to influence fundamental constellation operations while working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about combining RF engineering with real-world impact through space technology.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Antenna Engineer (Starlink)

  • Design, fabricate, and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends
  • Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware
  • Work with electrical, mechanical, digital signal processing, and software engineering teams
  • Create and test phased array alignment solutions
  • Develop design, validation, and production test solutions
  • Write automation software in python for testing and documentation

Requirements For Sr. Antenna Engineer (Starlink)

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience with antennas or communication systems
  • 5+ years professional experience with radio test equipment
  • 5+ years of professional programming experience in Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB

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