RFIC Design Engineer – Cutting-Edge Space/Comm ICs

SpaceX; Union Hill-Novelty Hill (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a motivated RF/Analog IC engineer to design, simulate, and optimize next‑generation RFICs for space and ground systems. You will collaborate with systems, firmware, and ASIC teams to balance hardware and software functions, driving performance and reliability in demanding environments.

The role emphasizes joint development across RF/microwave domains, with opportunities to contribute to test automation, packaging models, and prototyping with cutting‑edge SiGe/CMOS processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
• 2+ years of RF integrated circuit experience.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support meeting milestones.

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/Analog IC design

Circuit design & simulation

RF transceiver knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

Tools

Spectre

ADS

HFSS

Momentum

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a motivated RF/Analog IC engineer to design, simulate, and optimize next‑generation RFICs for space and ground systems. You will collaborate with systems, firmware, and ASIC teams to balance hardware and software functions, driving performance and reliability in demanding environments.

The role emphasizes joint development across RF/microwave domains, with opportunities to contribute to test automation, packaging models, and prototyping with cutting‑edge SiGe/CMOS processes.