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RF Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Electronics
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Hawthorne, CA$125k - $150kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

RF Engineer role supporting Starship communications and navigation systems, from concept through production, with emphasis on RF design, analysis, testing, and integration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, analyze, and validate RF systems for communication and sensing - from concept through production
  • Analyze antenna pattern coverage, link budgets, co-site interference, multiple access, etc.
  • Derive hardware specifications for RF systems and blocks, working across disciplines to understand constraints
  • Develop and support simulation and data review infrastructure for RF systems
  • Verify end-to-end performance and compatibility through analysis and test, ensuring compliance with spectrum licensing and regulations
  • Conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review or flight readiness presentations
  • Lead and conduct troubleshooting and root cause system level performance anomalies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or in a STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of experience RF engineer
  • 1+ years professional experience with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
  • 1+ years of programming experience in Python, C++, or Matlab

Skills

Required:RF system designAntenna analysisHardware specification derivationSimulation and data review toolingEnd-to-end verification
Nice to have:Customer/program reviews

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with potential matching
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
  • Various other discounts and perks
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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