Senior RF Front-End Module Engineer – 5G/MCM Innovation

SpaceX; Redmond; On-site; AUD 235,000 - 384,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. RF Front-End Module Design Engineer to develop cutting‑edge RF modules for Starlink Mobile.

You will specify, design, simulate, integrate, fabricate, and test compact multi‑chip modules with RF front‑end components. The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical/computer engineering or CS and 5+ years in RF/Microwave or RFIC engineering; preferred is a Master’s or PhD and experience with ADS, HFSS, AWR, MATLAB, and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
• 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/Microwave engineering or RFIC engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF front‑end MCMs for 5G NR, LTE, and Wi‑Fi applications
• Integrate RFICs (PAs, LNAs, switches), power management ICs, BAW/SAW filters, printed passives, and SMDs into compact MCMs
• Design custom passives (inductors, couplers, etc.) printed into module laminates
• Specify RFIC and BAW filter performances; define pin‑to‑pin lineups, linearity performances, and coupling specifications of RF modules
• Work closely with BAW filter designers, RFIC designers, and package/layout engineers in module floor‑planning
• Perform detailed circuit and EM simulations, and co‑simulation of the full module with sub‑components
• Conduct lab bring‑up, characterization, and debugging of module prototypes; drive learnings into improving and optimizing subsequent prototype iterations
• Manage laminate and assembly suppliers
• Develop ATE test plans and coordinate with OSAT teams on implementation
• Support the integration of RF modules into production PCBAs
• Perform yield analysis and implement design improvements for high‑volume production

Skills

RF/Microwave engineering

RF front-end design

Circuit simulation

Module integration

Co-simulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or computer science

Master’s degree or PhD in RF/microwave or related field

Tools

ADS

HFSS

AWR

MATLAB

Python

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. RF Front-End Module Design Engineer to develop cutting‑edge RF modules for Starlink Mobile.

You will specify, design, simulate, integrate, fabricate, and test compact multi‑chip modules with RF front‑end components. The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical/computer engineering or CS and 5+ years in RF/Microwave or RFIC engineering; preferred is a Master’s or PhD and experience with ADS, HFSS, AWR, MATLAB, and Python.