RF Systems Analysis Engineer, Regulatory (Starlink)

Washington, DCfull time

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$165k–$265k

H1B: no

SpaceX Senior RF Systems Analysis Engineer for Regulatory at Starlink, supporting legal and policy advocacy through technical analyses of radio frequency interference and satellite spectrum coordination. Role involves modeling, simulation, and strategic regulatory recommendations.

Responsibilities

Support technical analyses pertaining to radio frequency interference and satellite spectrum coordination
Model Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite’s operational topology and hardware
Simulate for various scenarios considering regulatory constraints, geographic constraints, RF link budgets, constellation growth, customer growth, and coordination strategies, etc.
Based on simulation results, analyze network and user experience impacts and make recommendations on satellite policy and coordination strategy
Help provide strategic regulatory recommendations and advocacy support to business development efforts

Qualification

Experience in MATLAB5+ years of researchExperience with VisualyseADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
5+ years of research, design, development, or regulatory experience in the RF and/or antenna domain

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or communication theory
Basic understanding of satellite hardware and orbital mechanics
Experience with Visualyse
Experience in modeling large non-geostationary satellite constellations
Experience in satellite network simulation development and analysis
Experience with RF topics in satellite communications, including link budgets, antenna theory and design, and interference analysis
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

SpaceX

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