Principal RFIC Engineer

SpaceX-posted 4 months ago
$200,000 - $270,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Hawthorne, CA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Principal RFIC Engineer (Starshield) will work on advanced development programs in support of U.S. National Security, developing cutting-edge next-generation RFICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. This role involves working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, exploring unsolved problems and applying the SpaceX mindset of iterating rapidly to go from design and demo to operational capability at lightning pace.

  • Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems
  • Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits
  • Develop analog/mixed-signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe, GaAs, GaN, or CMOS processes
  • Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains
  • Perform IC floor planning and layout
  • Own packaging prototypes, product development, and release to production
  • Model package and external parasitic components
  • Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design
  • Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements
  • Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
  • 8+ years of professional RF integrated circuit experience
  • Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in RF/analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit design
  • Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum
  • Circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise and power amplifiers
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM
  • Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures
  • Deep understanding of theory and MMIC design of RF front end blocks, from S-band to W-band frequency ranges
  • Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers
  • Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies
  • Pay range: RFIC Engineer/Principal: $200,000.00 - $270,000.00/per year
  • 10% differential for those with an active clearance, up to an additional $15,000 annually
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short & long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
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