BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science
- 1+ years of experience with RF engineering (school projects and internships apply)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in electrical engineering with focus on signal processing, communication and navigation systems, or RF design
- Experience designing circuit boards in Altium
- Experience using RF simulation tools, such as HFSS, CST, AWR Design Environment or ADS
- Experience with link budget analysis, cascade analysis, power flux density, 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 revision control systems such as Git and SVN, and familiar with Linux terminal
- Experience with Python (or other language) for data analysis
- Competency with simulation/modeling software development including testing and continuous integration
- Knowledge of digital communication systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types such as FSK, BPSK, QPSK, QAM, and PCM/FM
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
RF Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
RF Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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