Senior RFIC Design Engineer — Space & Satcom

InvestedintheMission; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. RFIC Design Engineer to advance cutting‑edge RF/analog integrated circuits for SpaceX satellite systems. You will design, simulate, and verify RFICs in SiGe or CMOS processes, collaborating with systems, firmware, and ASIC teams to allocate functions across hardware and software.

The role emphasizes robust layout, parasitic modeling, and lab validation. The ideal candidate holds a B.S.

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

Analog/Mixed-Signal

Circuit design

RF transceiver knowledge

Ku/Ka/Band experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering (RF emphasis)

Tools

Spectre

ADS

HFSS

Momentum

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. RFIC Design Engineer to advance cutting‑edge RF/analog integrated circuits for SpaceX satellite systems. You will design, simulate, and verify RFICs in SiGe or CMOS processes, collaborating with systems, firmware, and ASIC teams to allocate functions across hardware and software.

The role emphasizes robust layout, parasitic modeling, and lab validation. The ideal candidate holds a B.S.