BAW Device Engineer: RF MEMS for Global Satellite Internet

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a BAW Device Engineer (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS) to develop and optimize XBAW resonators and related filter designs, leveraging FEM simulations and DOE to improve performance and yield. The role emphasizes tight feedback loops and in-house engineering to support Starlink’s global connectivity goals.

Responsibilities include conducting COMSOL and HFSS simulations, defining circuit models, planning experiments, and advancing process integration to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with semiconductor devices, RF, antenna, or communication systems (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)
• Advanced degree in an engineering or STEM discipline is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in BAW/MEMS technology is preferred.
• 5+ years of semiconductor device experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve FEA setups (COMSOL, HFSS) for BAW resonator simulations and optimization.
• Improve the performance of bulk acoustic wave resonators for RF filter applications.
• Develop and improve thin film bulk acoustic wave resonator process for better performance, accuracy, high yield as well as short cycle time.
• Support BAW filter design with dimensions and process integration.
• Define and generate resonator equivalent circuit models to be used in filter design.
• Plan experimental setups with multiple parameters.
• Scientific and statistical analysis of RF test results of BAW resonators.
• Support problem solving in filter design, reliability, and yield improvement.

Skills

FEM simulations

RF filter design

COMSOL HFSS

Statistical analysis

DOE experiments

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

COMSOL

HFSS

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a BAW Device Engineer (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS) to develop and optimize XBAW resonators and related filter designs, leveraging FEM simulations and DOE to improve performance and yield. The role emphasizes tight feedback loops and in-house engineering to support Starlink’s global connectivity goals.

Responsibilities include conducting COMSOL and HFSS simulations, defining circuit models, planning experiments, and advancing process integration to achieve