BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- 3+ years of experience with electronic components, environments testing, unit level testing, or RF systems (significant academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify)
- 3+ years of experience with Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, SPICE, SQL, and/or National Instruments hardware
- Laboratory experience with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, channel emulators, oscilloscopes, and power meters
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or electromagnetic theory
- Ability to design and integrate RF circuit elements such as LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, and antennas
- Proficiency with one or more RF simulation software platforms such as CST, HFSS, ADS, Microwave Office, & Momentum
- Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as PSK, APSK
- Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC
- Experience working in project teams such as Formula SAE or Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- Experience with 3D CAD (NX, Unigraphics, Solidworks or similar)
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software (KiCad, Altium, Eagle)
- Experience with electrical simulation software (LTspice, SIMetrix, or similar)
- Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data
- Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
RF Hardware Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
RF Hardware Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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