Senior BAW MEMS RF Engineer for Starlink

Future Ventures; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Senior BAW Device Engineer for Starlink/AKOUSTIS in Texas. The role focuses on FEM simulations, BAW resonator optimization, and process integration to enhance filter performance and cycle time.

The candidate will develop models, plan experiments, and perform statistical analyses of RF test data. A bachelor’s in engineering is required, with extensive experience in BAW/MEMS and RF technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with semiconductor devices, RF, antenna, or communication systems.
• Advanced degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
• 10+ years of in BAW/MEMS technology.
• 10+ years of semiconductor device experience.
• Strong background in RF BAW resonator physics and technology development.
• Strong background in RF circuits and electromagnetics.
• Understanding of statistical analysis of characterization and modeling data for evaluation of DoE.
• Understanding of equivalent device circuit models to support IC designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve FEA setups (COMSOL, HFSS) for BAW resonator simulations and optimization
• Improve the performance of bulk acoustic wave resonators for RF filter applications
• Develop and improve thin film bulk acoustic wave resonator processes for better performance, accuracy, yield and shorter 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/semiconductor experience

RF circuits & electromagnetics

BAW/MEMS knowledge

DOE statistics analysis

Device modeling & IC design support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in engineering/STEM

Tools

COMSOL

HFSS

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Senior BAW Device Engineer for Starlink/AKOUSTIS in Texas. The role focuses on FEM simulations, BAW resonator optimization, and process integration to enhance filter performance and cycle time.

The candidate will develop models, plan experiments, and perform statistical analyses of RF test data. A bachelor’s in engineering is required, with extensive experience in BAW/MEMS and RF technologies.