Senior RFIC Design Engineer – Starshield Space Systems

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an experienced SR. RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) to join the Starshield team. You will design, simulate, and optimize RF/analog/mixed‑signal circuits for space and ground infrastructures, collaborating with system architects and ASIC teams to define hardware versus software boundaries.

The role requires a strong background in RFIC design, multiple process technology experience, and a willingness to travel for off-site testing. Active clearance may be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
• 5+ years of professional 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, GaAs, GaN, 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.
• Own packaging prototypes, product development, and release to production. Model package and external parasitic components.
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design.
• 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

System partitioning

RF transceiver knowledge

Digital comms knowledge

Education

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

Master's or PhD in electrical/computer engineering

Tools

Spectre

ADS

HFSS

Momentum

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an experienced SR. RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) to join the Starshield team. You will design, simulate, and optimize RF/analog/mixed‑signal circuits for space and ground infrastructures, collaborating with system architects and ASIC teams to define hardware versus software boundaries.

The role requires a strong background in RFIC design, multiple process technology experience, and a willingness to travel for off-site testing. Active clearance may be advantageous.