Test Specialist - Antenna Lab, Satellites (Starlink) Verified today
Test Specialist - Antenna Lab, Satellites (Starlink)
SpaceX is deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable broadband to millions of users worldwide. As the Antenna Test Lab Specialist, you will own the setup, development, and day-to-day operations of SpaceX's Starlink antenna development lab. You will ensure the lab is fully capable of quickly performing RF measurements on Starlink phased array and passive antennas covering satellite, ground station, and user products.
Your responsibilities:
- Select and procure lab equipment and RF components from suppliers, maintain stock of commonly-used parts
- Support design engineers with RF measurement requests and mechanical test fixture builds
- Assemble, configure, and operate test benches and thermal chambers, coordinate usage between teams
- Perform documented RF measurements using vector network analyzers and compile results
- Arrange yearly RF test equipment calibrations with onsite and offsite vendors
- Track inventory of lab equipment and test boards
- Manage shipping and receiving logistics
- Rework PCBAs per instructions and documentation
- Perform in-house scheduled maintenance and calibrations on test systems
- Enforce lab organization, cleanliness, and ESD-safe handling practices
- Adapt to constantly-changing work assignments and fast-paced environment
Basic qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on engineering technician role, or a degree in engineering, math, or STEM discipline
Preferred skills and experience:
- 2+ years of experience as a mmWave/RF technician or associate degree in electrical engineering
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow drawings and electrical schematics
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment including vector network analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
- Strong computer and analytical skills
- Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to solder 0201 components under a microscope
- Experience with basic networking configurations and Linux
Additional requirements:
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required
Compensation and benefits:
Pay Range:
- Level 1: $34.00 - $40.00/hour
- Level 2: $38.00 - $45.00/hour
- Level 3: $42.00 - $51.00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is one part of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, and 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. 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.