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Antenna Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Electronics
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $145kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

RF engineering role focused on antenna and communications system design for Starship, spanning hardware development, system architecture, analysis, and verification across frequencies from VHF to Ka-band, with involvement in GPS/radar sensing and collaborations with mechanical, production, and integration teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design of antennas for communications and sensors, in VHF through Ka-band
  • Build and characterization of antenna, feed, and front-end prototypes
  • Development of measurement systems to support design
  • Analysis of wireless systems (antenna isolation, patterns with large structures, propagation effects, etc.)
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration to improve RF manufacturing, mechanical integration, and testability

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of relevant professional or project experience with antennas or RF systems
  • 1+ years of experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools

Skills

Required:Antenna designRF system analysis3D electromagnetic simulation

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • discretionary bonuses and stock purchase opportunities
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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