Senior RFIC Design Engineer - Space-Grade RFICs

InvestedintheMission; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options/long‑term incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid vacation + 10+ holidays

Company shuttle Seattle→Redmond

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. RFIC Design Engineer to join the RF/Analog IC team in Redmond, WA.

You will design, simulate, and optimize RF/analog/mixed‑signal ICs for space and ground infrastructure, collaborating with cross‑functional teams across systems, firmware, and ASIC groups. The role requires 5+ years in RF IC design, a EE‑oriented degree, and hands‑on experience with SiGe/CMOS processes, plus familiarity with RF transceiver architectures and lab measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
• 5+ years of RF integrated circuit experience.

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

RFIC design

Circuit simulation

Layout & floorplanning

RF transceiver architectures

Digital comm knowledge

Education

Master's/PhD in EE (RF)

Bachelor's in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Spectre

ADS

HFSS

Momentum

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. RFIC Design Engineer to join the RF/Analog IC team in Redmond, WA.

You will design, simulate, and optimize RF/analog/mixed‑signal ICs for space and ground infrastructure, collaborating with cross‑functional teams across systems, firmware, and ASIC groups. The role requires 5+ years in RF IC design, a EE‑oriented degree, and hands‑on experience with SiGe/CMOS processes, plus familiarity with RF transceiver architectures and lab measurement tools.