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Sr. RF Systems Analysis Engineer, Regulatory (Starlink)
SpaceX is deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, providing fast reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. The system comprises thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and operations software.
Telecommunication is heavily regulated. This position supports the team advising SpaceX on legal and policy advocacy to ensure regulations enable and protect Starlink's service. You will apply RF expertise to advance Starlink's licensing and spectrum position with domestic and global regulators.
Responsibilities
- Support technical analyses of radio frequency interference and satellite spectrum coordination
- Model Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite operational topology and hardware
- Simulate various scenarios considering regulatory constraints, geographic constraints, RF link budgets, constellation growth, customer growth, and coordination strategies
- Analyze network and user experience impacts from simulation results and make recommendations on satellite policy and coordination strategy
- Provide strategic regulatory recommendations and advocacy support to business development efforts
Basic Qualifications
- 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 RF and/or antenna domain
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 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
Compensation
Level 3: $165,000 - $265,000 base salary, determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Total rewards include long-term incentives in company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.
ITAR Requirement
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.