Senior BAW Device Engineer: RF MEMS for Starlink

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, Bastrop, TX, is seeking a Sr. BAW Device Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis) to develop and optimize XBAW resonators for RF filters. You will perform FEM simulations, DOE studies, and contribute to process integration to improve performance and yield.

The role emphasizes in‑house design and rapid iteration, with strong background in RF BAW physics, electromagnetics, and circuit models to support IC designs. Extended hours may be required to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with semiconductor devices, RF, antenna, or communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve FEA setups (COMSOL, HFSS) for BAW resonator simulations.
• Improve the performance of bulk acoustic wave resonators for RF filter applications.
• Develop and improve thin film bulk acoustic wave resonator process for better performance, accuracy, high yield and short cycle time.
• Support BAW filter design with dimensions and process integration.
• Define and generate resonator equivalent circuit models to be used in filter design.
• Plan experimental setups with multiple parameters.
• Scientific and statistical analysis of RF test results of BAW resonators.
• Support problem solving in filter design, reliability, and yield improvement.

Skills

RF engineering

FEM simulations

DoE statistics

Antenna systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Tools

COMSOL

HFSS

Job description

SpaceX, Bastrop, TX, is seeking a Sr. BAW Device Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis) to develop and optimize XBAW resonators for RF filters. You will perform FEM simulations, DOE studies, and contribute to process integration to improve performance and yield.

The role emphasizes in‑house design and rapid iteration, with strong background in RF BAW physics, electromagnetics, and circuit models to support IC designs. Extended hours may be required to meet milestones.