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Python (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Sr".

Main responsibilities

• Design of antennas for communications and sensors, in VHF through Ka-band
• Build and characterization of antenna, feed, and front-end prototypes
• Development of measurement systems to support design
• Analysis of wireless systems (antenna isolation, patterns with large structures, propagation effects, etc.)
• Multidisciplinary collaboration to improve RF manufacturing, mechanical integration, and testability
• Provide antenna expertise and RF radiation expertise (plasma attenuation, shielding, etc) to various aspects of the spacecraft
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of relevant professional or project experience in antenna design/build/test and electromagnetic simulations

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “This team is responsible for RF engineering for the Starship vehicles.” · “This includes both hardware product development (of radios/antennas), as well as ownership of the comm system architecture, analysis, and verification.” · “Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “We also do work outside of communications, including GPS and radar for sensing.” · “We own communications from the baseband (FPGA + modem) through the passband (RF + antenna), and we work closely with mechanical, production, and integration …” · “Design of antennas for communications and sensors, in VHF through Ka-band”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “We own communications from the baseband (FPGA + modem) through the passband (RF + antenna), and we work closely with mechanical, production, and integration …” · “Multidisciplinary collaboration to improve RF manufacturing, mechanical integration, and testability” · “Excellent communication and documentation skills, and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the …” · “You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insura…” · “Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable acco…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “This includes both hardware product development (of radios/antennas), as well as ownership of the comm system architecture, analysis, and verification.” · “Systems roles involve extreme ownership of a system from design concept, through integration and test, and even support analysis or on-console for flight.” · “Analysis of wireless systems (antenna isolation, patterns with large structures, propagation effects, etc.)”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “This includes both hardware product development (of radios/antennas), as well as ownership of the comm system architecture, analysis, and verification.” · “Systems roles involve extreme ownership of a system from design concept, through integration and test, and even support analysis or on-console for flight.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Attention to detail and quality Supporting
  In the posting: “Hardware development involves managing the development of your product, from design concept through prototyping, qualification testing, and moving into stabl…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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