RF Engineer (Starship)

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
• BASIC 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
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master's degree in electrical engineering with focus on signal processing, communication and navigation systems, or RF design
• Experience with link budget analysis, power flux density, dilution of precision, doppler, etc
• Experience with digital communication theory and testing, Bit Error Rate, EVM and System Noise Figure
• Experience with testing antennas in far-field or near-field measurement chambers
• Experience with basic RF concepts such as impedance matching, smith chart, power handling metrics (IIP2, IMD), RF filter design, and transmission line theory
• Experience with revision control systems such as Git and SVN, and familiar with Linux terminal
• Experience with linear and non-linear RF module or lineup simulation using tools such as AWR or ADS
• Competency with simulation/modeling software development including testing and continuous integration