Wifi & RF Compliance Test Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

18h

About The Position

As a member of SpaceX’s fast-paced electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) team, the WiFi & RF Compliance Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring RF product compliance for wireless systems used in Starlink high-speed satellite internet, with a focus on WiFi applications. The E3 team performs analysis, design, and testing at board, unit, subsystem, and system levels, and works with rocket, spacecraft, and ground support equipment hardware and electronics. The role interfaces with design, manufacturing, and production teams to support the development of Starlink and SpaceX systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in WiFi or radio compliance.
Programming or coding experience, preferably Python and/or C++, and experience with instrumentation automation protocols such as SCPI/VISA/NI.
Experience operating a spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, power meter, oscilloscope, and base station simulator.
Experience with 802.11 (APED), 802.3, IPv4, and IPv6.
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines.
Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience, including WiFi radio/RF compliance, analysis, design, and testing.
Previous experience with CISPR/FCC radio and EMC standards and requirements.
EMC lab experience, including accreditation, maintenance, and calibration.
Experience performing radio and/or EMC testing.
Proficiency with Python.
Proficiency with Linux systems.
Wi-Fi Alliance Certification experience.
Experience with international EMC and radio requirements for global market access.
Knowledge of electrical safety and EMC commercial compliance standards, requirements, and test methods for consumer electronics and commercial applications.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting radio compliance issues from board to system level.
Experience reading, interpreting, and following circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, and CAD software.
Experience with electrical circuit analysis using simulation tools such as Spice or equivalent.
Experience in a fast-paced work environment with production hardware.
Familiarity with phased array antenna operating principles and fundamentals.
Ability to adapt to constantly changing work assignments.
Excellent concentration and attention to detail, with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support pre-compliance testing and third-party certification testing for radio equipment in global markets under FCC, ISED, EN/IEC, ETSI, ITU, and associated requirements.
Ensure ongoing compliance for compliant designs.
Develop automation and measurement tools to improve radio testing fidelity and efficiency.
Set requirements for design teams working on a variety of Starlink product applications.
Collaborate with design teams to ensure products meet requirements.
Generate and execute test plans, document results in test reports against applicable standards, and review and revise reports from external test labs.
Troubleshoot RF issues from board to system level.
Operate and automate EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment.
Independently perform verifications and document results clearly, precisely, and completely.
Support engineering with creative thinking and rigor while questioning the status quo and adhering to documentation and prescribed quality standards.