BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechanical engineering
- 5+ years of industry experience designing, implementing and testing system-level communication architectures
- 5+ years of hardware experience with spacecraft, ground stations, IT/networks, or other communication systems
- 5+ years of experience with RF system level design, link budget analysis (significant academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong RF System level experience
- Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering
- LEO, MEO, and/or lunar orbit ground station operations and engineering experience
- Experience in the development and installation of satellite tracking ground antennas and systems
- Experience in a ground station operations
- Knowledge of ground station equipment to include up and down converters, power amplifiers, receivers, and other antenna elements
- Experience with low-voltage power distribution, backup battery, generator systems, and international electrical standards
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
- Experience working with government organizations (USAF, NASA, FAA, FCC, NTIA, etc.)
- Experience with GNU Radio or similar signal processing libraries
- Experience developing tools in Python or Matlab
- Strong project management skills, detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Mastery in the use of Visio or other CAD software to develop system schematics
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Must be willing to travel as required to domestic and international ground station sites
- Must be willing to support extended hours and weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Hardware Engineer/Senior: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & 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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