RF Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX(5 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$120,000 - $170,000Engineering

About this role

An RF Engineer on SpaceX’s Starshield team works on RF technologies supporting national security space programs, focusing on communications and remote sensing in low Earth orbit. The role contributes to designing and developing RF hardware and systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to transition designs from demo to operational capability. The position supports classified programs and requires adherence to export and clearance requirements.

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Required Skills

RF Modeling
Antennas
EM Simulation
PCB Testing
VNA
Spectrum Analyzer
MATLAB
Python
C++
HFSS

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering
BS in Computer Engineering
MS in Electrical Engineering
Top Secret SCI

About SpaceX

spacex.com

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.