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Sr. RF & Wireless Compliance Engineer (Starlink) Verified today

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX · RF & Comms · first seen 2026-07-16
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Sr. RF & Wireless Compliance Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX is deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, delivering fast reliable internet to millions of users. You will own RF regulatory strategy and certification for Starlink wireless hardware before products ship to US and international markets.

This role splits 50/50 between WiFi and cellular compliance work.

Responsibilities

  • Own RF regulatory strategy and certification for Starlink wireless hardware on a 50/50 WiFi and cellular mix across US and international markets
  • WiFi (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz): develop and own compliance strategy, test setups, and methods for typical WiFi products, including DFS where required and 6 GHz / AFC paths as those products come online
  • Cellular (5G, LTE, GPRS, 3GPP): develop and own compliance strategy for cellular hardware, including base stations and related devices, covering US licensed-service rules and international 3GPP / ETSI requirements
  • Apply core FCC and ETSI radio standards in day-to-day work including FCC Part 15 for WiFi (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz, DFS) and FCC licensed-service rules for cellular; ETSI EN 300 328 (2.4 GHz), EN 301 893 (5 GHz), EN 303 687 (6 GHz WAS/RLAN), and EN 301 908 / 3GPP for cellular devices and base stations
  • Read RF designs (architecture, radio chains, antennas, filters, power tables, firmware limits) and turn standards into actionable design and test requirements
  • Plan and run RF compliance test campaigns with accredited labs including conducted and radiated, spurious, power, DFS, exposure (MPE/SAR) as applicable, and cellular / base-station conformance
  • Work directly with RF hardware, firmware, and software teams to implement design or power-table changes required for certification
  • Validate and generate transmit power tables with RF design, software, and test labs
  • Audit labs and vendors so methods and results are consistent and defensible
  • Prepare and maintain technical files, test reports, and certification applications (FCC / ISED / RED and equivalent global filings)
  • Support global market access when Starlink adds bands, power levels, or new WiFi / cellular SKUs
  • Provide RF regulatory guidance to Product Compliance Engineers and RF design teams

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or another STEM discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in RF / wireless regulatory compliance and certification
  • Working knowledge of basic FCC and ETSI radio standards for WiFi and/or cellular
  • Demonstrated ability to follow an RF product from design to test to compliance (not test-only or paperwork-only)

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Hands-on mix of WiFi (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz) and cellular (5G, LTE, GPRS/2G, 3GPP) including base stations in both US and international certifications
  • Deep working knowledge of FCC Part 15 (15.247 / 15.407), ETSI EN 300 328, EN 301 893, EN 303 687, DFS, and 6 GHz / AFC for WiFi
  • Deep working knowledge of 3GPP (LTE / NR and GPRS/GSM as applicable), ETSI EN 301 908 (devices and base stations), FCC Parts 22 / 24 / 27 (and related licensed-service rules), PTCRB / GCF for cellular hardware
  • Ability to read RF schematics, block diagrams, antenna / layout choices, and firmware power limits, and to explain why a design will or will not pass
  • Experience defining test setups and methodologies, not only witnessing lab tests
  • Experience running RF compliance campaigns and driving design changes to close failures
  • Track record certifying high-volume wireless products (consumer, infrastructure, or both)
  • Ability to translate standards into requirements RF and firmware teams can implement

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical certification deadlines
  • Willingness to work on-site with RF design, test, and lab teams

ITAR Requirements

Applicant must be a US citizen or national, US lawful permanent resident (green card holder), 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.