RF Engineer (Starship)
Core
Design, develop, analyze, and validate RF systems for communication and sensing for orbital flight and space travel.
Role type
RF Engineer (Starship)
Builds
Advanced electronics for Starship spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
RF system design, antenna pattern analysis, link budget calculation, hardware specification derivation, simulation infrastructure development, end-to-end performance verification, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Signal processing, digital communication theory, far-field/near-field antenna testing, RF filter design, transmission line theory, schematic/layout design, simulation software development
Technologies
Python, C++, Matlab, AWR, ADS, Git, SVN, Linux
Responsibilities
Design and validate RF systems from concept to production, analyze antenna patterns and link budgets, derive hardware specifications, develop simulation infrastructure, verify performance and compliance, lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC