Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and technically excellent Sr. RF/Microwave engineer to help develop cutting-edge RFICs, MMICs, RF modules, and System-in-Package (SiP) solutions for deployment in Starlink’s satellites, ground infrastructure, and user terminals. We are working on next-generation hardware with operating frequencies ranging from cellular to mmWave. Come join us and contribute to RF systems that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits/systems or electromagnetic theory
• Experience with design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs
• Thorough understanding of RF passive components and EM principles
• MMIC and/or RFIC design (full cycle) experience
• Module/SiP design (full cycle) experience
• RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar
• RF/microwave design in cellular, Ku, Ka, V, E, and/or W-band frequency range
• Schematic and layout using Altium Designer or other PCB design tools
• Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
• Familiar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers
• Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies
• Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM
• Python programming experience for test automation

Responsibilities

• Design RF/microwave circuits, MMICs, passive/printed components, substrates, transitions, chip breakouts, matching networks, and packages (e.g. QFN, BGA)
• Design RF modules and SiPs, consisting of RFICs, BAW/SAW filters, SMDs, printed passives, etc.
• Test RF components (RFIC, MMICs, Modules) in the lab
• Develop hardware (PCBAs, coupons, sockets) and procure the necessary test equipment for complete RF component characterization and qualification (probing, bench testing, ESD testing, HTOL, etc.)
• Derive RF system and RF block specifications
• Work with manufacturing engineers and customer teams on production test and debug of RF assemblies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior