Principal RF Software Engineer (Starshield)
SpaceX
about 1 month ago
Hawthorne, CA, USA
Staff+
Base Salary
$200k - $270k/yr
Responsibilities
- Drive program-level decisions on RF system designs.
- Research novel solutions for large-scale satellite RF systems.
- Design, build, validate, and automate RF test benches for custom RF designs.
- Create modular, scalable RF test infrastructure and automation sequences.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software engineers.
- Develop electromagnetic simulation models to evaluate performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- 8+ years of professional development experience in C/C++ or Python.
- Experience with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.
- RF experience with antennas or communication systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation.
- Access to long-term incentives and stock options.
- 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Tech Stack
C++LinuxPythonWindows
Categories
Embedded