Sr. Antenna Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Design, fabricate, and validate advanced phased array and parabolic antennas for Starlink satellites and consumer hardware.
Role type
Senior IC antenna engineer (satellite systems)
Builds
Phased array antennas, reflector products, RF front ends, and consumer-facing satellite hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF Engineering
Required skills
RF and antenna design, 3D EM simulation (CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA, XFDTD), design validation testing, integration of antennas into spacecraft, in-field RF performance analysis, impedance matching, microwave network analysis, RF filter design
Preferred skills
Python, C#, C++, or MATLAB programming, antenna measurement techniques (anechoic chambers, near field EM), RF circuit simulation (AWR, ADS, Genesys), antenna prototyping tools
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; Analyze in-field operational RF performance data to improve performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
