Sr. RFIC Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Verified today
Sr. RFIC Design Engineer
SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. We deploy Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to over 5 million users worldwide. We design, build, test and operate all parts of the system including thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that connects them.
In this role you will develop cutting-edge next-generation RFICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures globally. You will work alongside cross-disciplinary teams including systems engineers, firmware developers, architects, and validation specialists to create RF and analog circuits that expand Starlink's performance and capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems
- Derive specifications for RFIC subsystems and circuits
- Develop analog, mixed-signal and RF/microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes
- Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software
- 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
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- 5+ years of RF integrated circuit design experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with emphasis in RF/analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit design
- Experience with simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum
- Circuit design skills and analysis of linear and non-linear circuits including phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise amplifiers 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 experience in Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency ranges
- Familiarity with radio test equipment such as 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 3: $175,000 - $280,000 base salary, determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience.
Benefits include long-term incentives in company stock or cash awards, potential discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.
ITAR Requirement
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.