Sr. RFIC Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Verified today
About the role
SpaceX is developing Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, providing fast reliable internet to 5M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test and operate all parts of the system: thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that brings it together.
As a Sr. RFIC Design Engineer, you will develop cutting-edge next-generation RFICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. You will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams including systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation and product engineering.
What you will do
- Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems
- Derive specifications for RFIC subsystems and circuits
- Develop analog/mixed-signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe 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
- Model package and external parasitic components
- Evaluate and characterize prototypes
- Characterize and analyze full radio performance
- Assist in developing automated test lab equipment for lab measurements
- Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of RFIC components and systems
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
- 5 or more years of RF integrated circuit experience
Preferred experience
- Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with 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 linear and non-linear circuits including 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
- RF/microwave design in Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency ranges
- Familiarity with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator and network analyzers
- Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies
Compensation
Level 3: $165,000 to $270,000 base salary. Actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.
Base salary is one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will receive comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR requirement
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. section 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. section 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.