Wifi & RF Compliance Test Engineer (Starlink)

The role

You will ensure RF product compliance on wireless systems for Starlink high speed satellite internet access with a focus on WiFi applications. You will perform analysis, design, and test at the board, unit, subsystem, and system levels.

What you will do

• Support pre-compliance testing and 3rd party certification testing for radio equipment in global markets
• 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
• Ensure products meet requirements through cross-collaboration with design teams
• Generate and execute test plans and document results in test reports
• Review and revise test reports generated by external test labs
• Troubleshoot RF issues from board to system level
• Operate and automate a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment
• Independently perform verifications and document results

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in WiFi or radio compliance
• Programming/coding experience, preferably python and/or C++ as well as 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

Nice to have

• 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 other 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

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company aims to provide broadband satellite internet and access to space.