BAW Filter Design Engineer for Global RF Satellite Network

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas seeks a BAW Filter Design Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis) to design and develop MEMS-based BAW filters from concept to production, combining RF front‑end design with testing and integration across RF modules.

Responsibilities include EM simulations (HFSS/CST/ADS/COMSOL), design of filter layouts, optimizing insertion and return loss, and close collaboration with process engineers to deliver reliable high‑volume components for SpaceX Starlink.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of RF/antenna or communications experience (internships ok).
• Experience with EM simulation tools (HFSS/CST/ADS/COMSOL).
• Experience with radio test equipment (spectrum/network analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop BAW filters from concept to production, including specs, testing, and optimization.
• Run advanced EM simulations to model performance and manufacturability.
• Design RF modules with filters, layouts, packaging, and integration with RF components.
• Optimize insertion loss, return loss, bandwidth, and out-of-band rejection within size/cost constraints.
• Collaborate with process engineers and system architects for seamless integration.
• Develop test plans, perform RF measurements, and document results.

Skills

RF engineering

Antenna knowledge

EM simulation

S-parameters

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST

ADS

COMSOL

Vector network analyzer

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas seeks a BAW Filter Design Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis) to design and develop MEMS-based BAW filters from concept to production, combining RF front‑end design with testing and integration across RF modules.

Responsibilities include EM simulations (HFSS/CST/ADS/COMSOL), design of filter layouts, optimizing insertion and return loss, and close collaboration with process engineers to deliver reliable high‑volume components for SpaceX Starlink.