RFIC Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Verified today
RFIC Design Engineer
SpaceX is developing Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, delivering high-speed broadband to millions globally. We design, build, test and operate satellites, user terminals, and software systems. We need RF/analog IC engineers to develop next-generation RFICs for space and ground infrastructure.
What you will do
- Design, simulate and model RF, analog and mixed-signal circuits and systems
- Derive specifications for RFIC subsystems and circuits
- Develop analog, mixed-signal, RF and microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes
- Partition functions between hardware and software with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers
- Perform IC floor planning and layout
- Model package and external parasitic components
- Evaluate and characterize design prototypes
- Characterize and analyze full radio performance
- Assist in developing automated test lab equipment for measurements
- Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- 2+ years of RF integrated circuit experience
Preferred experience
- Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with emphasis in RF, analog or mixed-signal IC design
- Experience with Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum simulation tools
- Circuit design and analysis of 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, QPSK, APSK and QAM modulation
- Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures
- RF and microwave design in Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band
- Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators and network analyzers
- Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies
Additional requirements
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
Compensation
Level 1: $125,000 to $160,000 annually. Level 2: $145,000 to $195,000 annually. Actual level and salary determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience.
Benefits include long-term stock or cash awards, discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays annually.
US citizenship requirement
To conform to U.S. export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.