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RF Communication Systems Engineer, Avionics at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

RF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER

The Avionics RF team is responsible for communication systems and RF sensors on our entire fleet of spacecraft and launch vehicles (Starship, Dragon, HLS, satellites). This team is responsible for designing systems and architectures that enable new vehicle capabilities, and take the necessary components and products from concept to flight. Join our mission to take humans back to the lunar surface, ultimately enabling us to establish permanent communities on the Moon, Mars and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze spacecraft communication system performance - including link budget analysis, co-site interference, multiple access, etc

• Script and software development for recurring system analysis

• Conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review or flight readiness presentations

• Ensure compliance through analysis, test, and operations with spectrum licensing and regulations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science

• 1+ years of RF communications system work or project experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on digital signal processing, or communication systems, or RF design

• Experience with link budget analysis, power flux density, dilution of precision, doppler, etc.

• Experience developing and testing WiFi systems

• Proficiency with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers

• Experience with Python, Matlab, or C programming for data analysis

• Knowledge of digital communication theory and testing, bit error rate, EVM, and system noise figure

• Experience using STK or other spacecraft simulation software

• Knowledge of digital communication systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types such as FSK, BPSK, QPSK, QAM, and PCM/FM

• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical projects

• Excellent communication and documentation skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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• Location:
  Hawthorne, California
• Company:
  SpaceX