Senior RFIC Design Engineer - Space & National Security

United States Digital Space LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sr. RFIC Design Engineer (Starshield) to develop next-generation RF/analog/mixed-signal ICs for space and mission-critical ground infrastructure.

You will collaborate with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC teams to define and implement RFIC subsystems across SiGe, GaAs, GaN or CMOS processes. The role requires 5+ years in RF IC design, experience with circuit simulation tools, and ability to work in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical or computer engineering or computer science.
• 5+ years of professional RF IC experience.
• Preferred: Masters/PhD with RF/analog/mixed-signal focus."],
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Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems.
• Derive specifications for RFIC subsystems and circuits.
• Develop analog/mixed-signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe, GaAs, GaN, or CMOS processes.
• Collaborate with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition between hardware and software.
• Perform IC floor planning and layout.
• Own packaging prototypes, product development, and release to production; model package and parasitics.
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design.
• Assist in developing automated test lab equipment for lab measurements.
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of RFIC components and systems.

Skills

RFIC design

Analog circuit design

Mixed-signal design

Circuit simulation

MMIC design

RF measurements

Digital communication systems

RF transceiver architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering or computer science

Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with RF emphasis

Tools

Spectre

ADS

HFSS

Momentum

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Sr. RFIC Design Engineer (Starshield) to develop next-generation RF/analog/mixed-signal ICs for space and mission-critical ground infrastructure.

You will collaborate with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC teams to define and implement RFIC subsystems across SiGe, GaAs, GaN or CMOS processes. The role requires 5+ years in RF IC design, experience with circuit simulation tools, and ability to work in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.