RF BAW Filter Design Engineer for Global Satellite Internet

United States Digital Space LLC; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Akoustis seeks a BAW Filter Design Engineer to translate concepts into scalable production for Starlink applications. You will design, simulate, and optimize BAW filters while interfacing with process, layout, and test teams to ensure manufacturability and robust performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 1+ year RF/antenna experience, and hands-on EM tool proficiency (HFSS/CST/ADS/COMSOL). Prior exposure to 5G/Wi‑Fi is a plus. On-site presence in Texas is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with RF, antenna, or communication systems (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable).
• Experience in EM simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, CST, ADS, or COMSOL).
• Experience with radio test and measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, and network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and developing 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

Skills

RF engineering

Antenna design

Python/MATLAB scripting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering (RF emphasis)

Tools

HFSS

CST

ADS

COMSOL

Vector network analyzers

Job description

Akoustis seeks a BAW Filter Design Engineer to translate concepts into scalable production for Starlink applications. You will design, simulate, and optimize BAW filters while interfacing with process, layout, and test teams to ensure manufacturability and robust performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 1+ year RF/antenna experience, and hands-on EM tool proficiency (HFSS/CST/ADS/COMSOL). Prior exposure to 5G/Wi‑Fi is a plus. On-site presence in Texas is expected.