SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.RF/MICROWAVE ENGINEER (STARLINK)At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 1M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe.Our Satellite Payload Engineering team develops the RF devices that power our satellites and ground antennas - from power amplifiers to waveguide components to reflectors to antennae. The ideal candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on developing all elements of new high performance wireless digital communication systems from antenna to protocol level. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and verification of the electrical hardware for the satellites and ground communication systems.RESPONSIBILITIES:Simulate/model RF front-end systems, working with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domainsParticipate in subsystem design and prototyping, schematic capture, prototype bring-up and debugging, hardware bug tracking, functional verification, and signal characterizationDerive RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocksDevelop RF/microwave circuits, components, MMICs, board and packagesEvaluate and characterize prototypes and RF componentsCharacterize and analyze full radio performanceSupport manufacturing engineers on production testing of RF avionics components and systemsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or other engineering discipline1+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design1+ years of professional or internship experience in analog, digital or mixed-signal design principles including designs using sensors, operational amplifiers, A/D and D/A converters, and filtersPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or electromagnetic theoryExperience with design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLsThorough understanding of RF passive componentsFamiliar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzersExperience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequenciesKnowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAMRF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similarUnderstanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systemsSchematic and layout using Altium Designer or other PCB design toolExperience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systemsPython and/or LabVIEW programming experience for test automationDigital communication theory with emphasis on bit error rate and system noise figureRF/microwave design in the Ku, Ka, V and E-band frequency rangeADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work extended hours