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SpaceX’s Starlink team designs, builds, tests, and operates one of the world’s largest broadband satellite constellations. The Satellite Payload Engineering team is seeking an RF/Microwave Engineer to design, implement, and verify RF hardware for satellites and ground terminals, collaborating across antenna, modem/DSP, ASIC, and systems teams to deliver high-performance wireless communication systems.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, physics, or related field
  • 1+ years experience in RF/microwave circuit design (industry or research; internships/co-ops apply)
  • 1+ years experience with 3D EM simulation tools (e.g., CST, HFSS, FEKO)
  • Experience with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzer/generator)
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems, modulation types, and BER/system noise concepts
  • Familiarity with RF design tools (ADS, AWR, HFSS) and PCB tools (Altium)
  • Programming experience for modeling and test automation (Matlab, Python, C++, LabVIEW)

Responsibilities

  • Simulate and model communication systems and RF subsystems
  • Partition functions between hardware and software with system architects and cross-disciplinary teams
  • Derive top-level specifications for RF links and antenna/RF subsystems
  • Design, implement, and verify electrical hardware for satellites and ground terminals
  • Characterize and analyze system and radio performance at microwave frequencies
  • Provide technical support for regulatory, coordination, and market access activities
  • Support test automation and measurement development for RF validation

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or equivalent
  • Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering preferred (or 2+ years additional industry experience)

Benefits

  • Base salary plus eligibility for long-term incentives (stock, options, long-term cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability, life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (about 3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays
  • Paid sick time per WA state law and company shuttle service from select Seattle locations
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