Manager, Product Compliance Engineering, RF/EMC/Wireless (Starlink)

MANAGER, PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ENGINEERING, RF/EMC/WIRELESS (STARLINK)

SpaceX is leveraging its experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation 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. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and as we continue to upgrade and expand our footprint, we’re looking for a best-in-class engineering manager to join the team.

Our Manager of Product Compliance Engineering will play a critical role as SpaceX strives to deliver internet to those that need it most. They will oversee, build, and develop the team that drives regulatory efforts, impacts internal design decisions, and obtains the certifications necessary to sell and ship millions of consumer-facing devices, gateway antennas, and ground infrastructure assets across every continent on earth. These products - including Starlink dishes, Wi-Fi routers, power supplies, gateway antennas, ground assets, accessories, etc. – are designed and manufactured completely in-house by SpaceX. As an engineering manager on Starlink you will be hands-on and required to lead from the front as a technical expert in your space, regularly interact with multiple technical disciplines, and ultimately ensure that Starlink is a global success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and develop a team of high-performing Product Compliance Engineers who own and drive product-level compliance, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met to facilitate global market access, brand protection, and product safety
• Drive engagement with business groups and program leadership to incorporate regulatory and certification requirements into product design and ensure their successful execution and compliance
• Partner directly with engineering teams to generate technical construction files
• Drive engagement with external 3rd party test laboratories and oversee compliance testing to applicable domestic and international standards
• Become an advocate of new compliance initiatives working with internal or external partners

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 8+ years of professional experience in compliance engineering of consumer electronics, industrial equipment or information technology equipment (RF, safety, EMC, wireless, or environmental compliance)
• 3+ years of experience leading a team

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience managing product technical requirements, scope, schedule, or cost
• 5+ years of experience, including WiFi or Radio/RF compliance, analysis, design, and testing
• Experience with CISPR/FCC radio and EMC standards and requirements
• Familiarity with U.S., Canadian, EU, and other international regulatory requirements and standards
• Experience with NRTL, NEC, NFPA, IEC, and CB Scheme and other safety requirements and regulations
• Experience with FCC, ISED, ETSI, and other international requirements for radio products
• Experience with RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Prop 65, and other environmental requirements and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
• Outstanding project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines