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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nRF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS ENGINEER, REGULATORY (STARLINK)\nAt SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system - thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. 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This role will require you to apply expertise and focus to advance Starlink’s licensing and spectrum position in front of domestic and global regulators and government bodies.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nSupport technical analyses pertaining to radio frequency interference and satellite spectrum coordination\nModel Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite’s operational topology and hardware\nSimulate for various scenarios considering regulatory constraints, geographic constraints, RF link budgets, constellation growth, customer growth, and coordination strategies, etc.\nBased on simulation results, analyze network and user experience impacts and make recommendations on satellite policy and coordination strategy\nHelp provide strategic regulatory recommendations and advocacy support to business development efforts\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline\nExperience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems\n1+ years of research, design, development, or regulatory experience in the RF and/or antenna domain (internship, thesis, or extracurricular work is applicable)\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nBasic understanding of satellite hardware and orbital mechanics\nExperience with Visualyse\nExperience in modeling large non-geostationary satellite constellations\nExperience in satellite network simulation development and analysis\nExperience with RF topics in satellite communications, including link budgets, antenna theory and design, and interference analysis\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAbility to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00\nLevel 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00\nYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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