Principal Antenna Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX(4 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$200,000 - $270,000Engineering

About this role

A Principal Antenna Engineer on SpaceX’s Starshield team works on advanced antenna development programs supporting U.S. national security, leveraging Starlink technology for government applications. The role focuses on designing and validating small antennas, phased array and reflector systems, and moving designs rapidly from prototype to operational capability.

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Required Skills

Antenna Design
Phased Array
Reflector Antennas
RF Testing
EM Simulation
Fabrication
Digital Beamforming
RF Integration
Signal Analysis
Python

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering
BS in Computer Engineering
MS in Electrical Engineering
PhD in Electrical Engineering
Top Secret Clearance

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.