Principal RF Software Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX(21 days ago)

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

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a Principal RF Software Engineer for the Starshield program, which adapts Starlink technology for government and national security missions. The role supports advanced development programs for communications and remote sensing in low Earth orbit, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and end users. This position operates in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment focused on rapidly turning designs into operational capability.

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Required Skills

RF Systems
RF Testing
Test Automation
Python
C++
C
Test Benches
VNA
Spectrum Analyzers
Signal Generators

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Top Secret
Top Secret/SCI

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.