RF and Network Analysis Engineer, Regulatory (Starlink)
Company: SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
RF AND NETWORK ANALYSIS ENGINEER, REGULATORY (STARLINK)At SpaceX
we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft
to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet
system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and
is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users
worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the
system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow
users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that
brings it all together. We've only begun to scratch the surface of
Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for
best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for
communities and businesses around the globe.Telecommunication is a
heavily regulated business - this position will support the team
that advises SpaceX on legal and policy advocacy to ensure these
regulations enable and protect the provision of this
ground-breaking service. This role will require you to apply
expertise and focus to advance Starlink's licensing and spectrum
position in front of domestic and global regulators and government
bodies.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support technical analyses pertaining to radio frequency
interference and satellite spectrum coordination
- Model Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite's
operational topology and hardware
- Simulate for various scenarios considering regulatory
constraints, geographic constraints, RF link budgets, constellation
growth, customer growth, and coordination strategies
- Based on simulation results, analyze network and user
experience impacts and make recommendations on satellite policy and
coordination strategy
- Help provide strategic regulatory recommendations and advocacy
support to business development effortsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other
engineering discipline
- Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or other tools for modeling
and analyzing RF systems
- 1+ years of research, design, development, or regulatory
experience in the RF and/or antenna domain (internship, thesis, or
extracurricular work is applicable)PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Basic understanding of satellite hardware and orbital
mechanics
- Experience with Visualyse
- Experience in modeling large non-geostationary satellite
constellations
- Experience in satellite network simulation development and
analysis
- Experience with RF topics in satellite communications,
including link budgets, antenna theory and design, and interference
analysisADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for
mission critical deadlinesCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:RF
Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per yearRF
Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per yearYour 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.
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Keywords: SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Washington DC , RF and Network Analysis Engineer, Regulatory (Starlink), Engineering , Washington, DC
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