The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Simulate and model communication systems
Work with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, modem/DSP, and: ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains
Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architectural definition
Deriving top-level specifications for RF links and RF and antenna subsystems
Characterize and analyze system performance
Provide technical support to regulatory, coordination, and market access teams
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or other engineering discipline
- + years of research and/or industry experience in the areas of RF/microwave: circuit design (internships and co-ops can apply)
- + years of experience using one of the 3D EM simulation tools (CST, HFSS, FEKO, SEMCAD, EMPro, TICRA or XFDTD)
- Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering discipline (or 2y+: industry experience) with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or electromagnetic theory
