Sr. Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, test, and operate phased array and parabolic antennas, RF systems, and customer-facing hardware for the Starlink satellite constellation.
Role type
Senior IC antenna engineer (satellite systems)
Builds
Phased array and reflector antennas, RF front ends, and consumer hardware for global broadband internet
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF system design, 3D EM simulation (CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA, XFDTD), antenna prototyping, design validation testing, RF performance analysis
Preferred skills
Microwave network analysis, RF filter design, Python/C#/C++/MATLAB programming, anechoic chamber measurements, RF circuit simulation (AWR, ADS, Genesys)
Technologies
CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA, XFDTD, AWR, ADS, Genesys
Responsibilities
Design advanced antenna and feed systems for next-gen products; Fabricate and characterize prototypes of antennas and RF front ends; Contribute to software development and testing of digital beamforming systems; Provide phased array expertise for specifications and debugging; Perform design validation testing of prototype and production designs; Analyze in-field operational RF performance data to improve performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC