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Sr. Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX is building Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband constellation, and is hiring a senior antenna engineer to lead design, prototyping, and test of phased array and reflector antenna systems for satellites, gateways, and consumer terminals. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to move concepts from design through production and field performance analysis.

Skills

  • RF and antenna design (phased arrays, reflectors, feeds)
  • 3D EM simulation experience (HFSS, CST, FEKO, etc.)
  • Antenna measurement and characterization (anechoic chamber, near-field)
  • Programming for automation and analysis (Python, MATLAB, C/C++)
  • RF circuit and network analysis (impedance matching, filters, power metrics)
  • Prototyping and hands-on RF test setup
  • Data analysis and troubleshooting of field performance

Responsibilities

  • Design advanced antenna and feed systems for phased array and reflector products
  • Fabricate and characterize antenna and RF front-end prototypes
  • Develop and test digital beamforming software and demonstrators for full phased-array functionality
  • Set specifications, provide phased-array expertise, and debug satellite and consumer products
  • Perform design validation testing and support integration of antennas into spacecraft and systems
  • Analyze in-field RF performance data and investigate improvements and failure modes

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required)
  • Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering with RF/antenna research preferred

Benefits

  • Base pay range: $160,000 - $225,000 per year plus potential bonuses
  • Long-term incentives: company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), and paid holidays
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and various employee discounts
  • Company shuttles for select Seattle–Redmond commutes
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