Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, test, and operate phased array and parabolic antennas, RF systems, and customer-facing hardware for Starlink satellites and gateways.
Role type
Antenna Engineer (RF/Hardware)
Builds
Phased array and reflector antennas, RF front ends, and consumer connectivity hardware for the Starlink satellite constellation.
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, AWR/ADS/Genesys circuit simulation
Technologies
CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA, XFDTD, AWR, ADS, Genesys, Python, C#, C++, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Design advanced antenna and feed systems for next-gen products; fabricate and characterize prototypes; contribute to digital beamforming software development; debug phased array products; perform design validation testing; integrate antennas into spacecraft; analyze in-field RF performance data
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)