SpaceX · 1 day ago
Sr. RF Systems Analysis Engineer, Regulatory (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, and they are seeking a Senior RF Systems Analysis Engineer to support regulatory advocacy for their Starlink broadband internet system. The role involves technical analyses related to radio frequency interference and spectrum coordination, as well as providing strategic recommendations to advance Starlink’s licensing and regulatory position.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support technical analyses pertaining to radio frequency interference and satellite spectrum coordination
Model Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite’s operational topology and hardware
Simulate for various scenarios considering regulatory constraints, geographic constraints, RF link budgets, constellation growth, customer growth, and coordination strategies, etc
Based on simulation results, analyze network and user experience impacts and make recommendations on satellite policy and coordination strategy
Help provide strategic regulatory recommendations and advocacy support to business development efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
5+ years of research, design, development, or regulatory experience in the RF and/or antenna domain
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or communication theory
Basic understanding of satellite hardware and orbital mechanics
Experience with Visualyse
Experience in modeling large non-geostationary satellite constellations
Experience in satellite network simulation development and analysis
Experience with RF topics in satellite communications, including link budgets, antenna theory and design, and interference analysis
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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CFO
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