BAW Filter Design Engineer for Starlink RF Modules

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a BAW Filter Design Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis) to design, simulate, test, and refine MEMS-based BAW filters for space-qualified RF systems.

You'll perform EM simulations with HFSS/ADS/CST, design RF modules, and collaborate with process engineers to ensure manufacturability and performance goals. This role requires a strong foundation in RF design and hands-on testing, with a willingness to work extended hours to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of RF/antenna/communication systems experience.
• Experience with EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST, ADS, or COMSOL).
• Experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop BAW filters from concept to production, including specification definition, simulation, characterization, front-end and back-end testing, architecture design, and performance optimization.
• Perform advanced EM simulations using tools such as HFSS, ADS, or COMSOL to model BAW filter performance, optimize designs, and ensure manufacturability.
• Design RF modules integrating BAW filters, including layout, packaging, and integration with other RF components such as amplifiers, switches, and antennas.
• Optimize filter performance for key metrics such as insertion loss, return loss, bandwidth, and out-of-band rejection, while meeting size and cost constraints.
• Work closely with process engineers, layout designers, and system architects to ensure seamless integration of BAW filters into larger RF systems.
• Develop test plans, perform RF measurements, and validate filter performance using tools like network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
• Create detailed design reports, simulation results, and technical documentation to support design reviews and production handoff.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in BAW technology, contributing to the development of next-generation RF solutions.

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a BAW Filter Design Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis) to design, simulate, test, and refine MEMS-based BAW filters for space-qualified RF systems.

You'll perform EM simulations with HFSS/ADS/CST, design RF modules, and collaborate with process engineers to ensure manufacturability and performance goals. This role requires a strong foundation in RF design and hands-on testing, with a willingness to work extended hours to meet milestones.