Lead RFIC Engineer for Space Satellites

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Principal Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind) to design RF/analog/mixed-signal ICs for space and ground infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to partition functions between hardware and software, perform IC floor planning, and validate prototypes for high-performance RF systems in Ku/Ka-band frequencies.

The role requires 8+ years in RF ICs, a strong background in SiGe/CMOS processes, and hands-on lab testing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 8+ years RF integrated circuit experience
• Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD) in RF/Analog

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems
• Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits
• Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes
• Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains
• Perform IC floor planning and layout
• Model package and external parasitic components
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design
• Characterize and analyze full radio performance
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems

Skills

RF IC design

Analog/mixed-signal

RF transceiver architectures

Circuit simulation

Ku/Ka-band design

Labs and test

Collaborative engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD in EE/CE (RF focus)

Tools

Spectre

ADS

HFSS

Momentum

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Principal Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind) to design RF/analog/mixed-signal ICs for space and ground infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to partition functions between hardware and software, perform IC floor planning, and validate prototypes for high-performance RF systems in Ku/Ka-band frequencies.

The role requires 8+ years in RF ICs, a strong background in SiGe/CMOS processes, and hands-on lab testing experience.