RFIC Engineer for Space Exploration & Starlink RF Systems

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid time off

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an RF/Microwave Engineer to develop next‑generation RFICs for space and ground infrastructure. You will work with systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, and product engineering to advance cutting‑edge RF front‑end solutions used by Starlink satellites and ground stations.

The role requires hands‑on RF design, simulation, and testing, with a focus on high‑frequency performance, spectrum analysis, and robust hardware/software integration.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field; RF/microwave design experience
• 2+ years RF/microwave circuit design experience
• Familiar with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Simulate/model RF front‑end systems with cross‑functional teams
• Derive RF hardware specs for RF system and blocks
• Develop RF/microwave circuits, MMICs, boards and packages
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes and RF components
• Characterize and analyze full radio performance
• Develop automated test equipment for lab measurements
• Support production testing of RF avionics components and systems

Skills

RF/microwave circuit design

PCB schematic & layout

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred) in RF/microwave

Tools

ADS

HFSS

AWR

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

Vector/network analyzers

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an RF/Microwave Engineer to develop next‑generation RFICs for space and ground infrastructure. You will work with systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, and product engineering to advance cutting‑edge RF front‑end solutions used by Starlink satellites and ground stations.

The role requires hands‑on RF design, simulation, and testing, with a focus on high‑frequency performance, spectrum analysis, and robust hardware/software integration.