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RF Software Engineer (Starshield) at SpaceX

Department: Starshield Satellite EngineeringEducation: education_required

Compensation

$125,000 – $175,000/yr

Location
Hawthorne, California
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Posted

Description

SpaceX is hiring an RF Software Engineer for its Starshield team to develop advanced radio-frequency capabilities for national-security communications and remote sensing in low Earth orbit. The role involves RF system design decisions, research, test-bench and automation development in Python and C++, hardware and software validation, and electromagnetic simulation. Candidates need an engineering degree, professional experience with C/C++ or Python, radio test equipment, and RF systems or antennas. The position offers Level I and Level II annual base salary ranges of $125,000–$145,000 and $145,000–$$175,000, respectively, plus medical, vision, dental, retirement, and other benefits.

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