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Antenna Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

SpaceX· Starlink Mobile Engineering
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Redmond, WA$125k - $175kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Antenna engineer responsible for the design, verification, and validation of phased array antennas for SpaceX Starlink Mobile, collaborating with cross-functional teams to move from concept to production and interfacing with leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Design of advanced antenna and feed systems in support of next generation phased array antennas and their test systems
  • Fabricate and characterize prototypes of antennas, feed systems, and RF front ends
  • Contribute to development of software and testing of digital beamforming systems to demonstrate full phased array functionality
  • Provide phased array expertise to set specifications and debug problems covering satellite phased array and ground test products
  • Perform validation testing of prototype and production designs
  • Contribute to various aspects of the integration of the antennas into spacecraft and other systems
  • Analyze in-the-field operational RF performance data of units and investigate methods to improve performance and debug issues

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of research or development experience in RF and antennas (internship and thesis work acceptable)
  • 1+ years of experience using one of the 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools: CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA or XFDTD

Skills

Required:RF and antenna design3D EM simulation toolsDigital beamforming
Nice to have:Antenna measurement techniques

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various other discounts and perks
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in Washington State
  • Company shuttles for commute from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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