Principal Antenna Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX(1 month ago)

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimeSenior$93,345 - $126,901 (estimated)Antenna Engineering

About this role

The Principal Antenna Engineer for Starlink owns design, development, and verification of phased array, Wi‑Fi, and reflector antenna systems for consumer and gateway hardware. This role influences network and constellation operation while partnering with electrical, silicon, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to take products from concept to production. The engineer will also develop test and automation solutions and support high‑volume product validation and deployment.

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Required Skills

Antenna Design
Phased Arrays
RF Systems
RF Frontends
Feed Systems
Prototype Fabrication
Electromagnetic Simulation
PCB Layout
Test Automation
Python

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering
MS in Electrical Engineering
PhD in Electrical Engineering
ITAR Eligibility

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.