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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Senior Antenna Engineers in Redmond, Washington
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. has openings for Senior Antenna Engineers (all types/levels) in Redmond, Washington.
Job Duties: Primarily responsible for designing advanced antennas, phased arrays and feed systems in support of next generation satellite and consumer products. Design products, analyze the product's function, design, and test the components and evaluate the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. Responsible for design, development, testing, production, and maintenance. Work on SpaceX's space-based communications network called Starlink. Contribute different aspects of the integration of the antennas into spacecraft and other systems. Research state-of-the-art phased array antenna system design and digital and analog beamforming methods to complete antenna array implementations. Designing and optimize phased array antenna elements, feed networks, radio frequency component integration both for spacecraft and ground terminals. Manufacture and verify phased array panels for beamforming performance, consult with mechanical and thermal engineers to ensure the reliability of phased array systems, review new features designed for panel reliability, and simulate their impact. Responsible for delivering overall beamforming algorithms, sidelobe level controls and optimizations based on phased array technology for spacecraft, ground terminals, telemetry antennas, and front ends. No direct reports and managerial duties. Individual contributor level role only. Expected Pay Range: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/yr.
Job Requirements: Depending on level/type of position, degree and/or experience may be required.
Salary: See expected base pay range(s) above.
To Apply: Send resumes to careers@spacex.com. You must include the job code SX11613.41 on your resume/cover letter.
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.