Senior RFIC Engineer - Space AI Satellites

Spacex

Bastrop (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Principal Engineer for the AI Satellites program (Starmind). You will design RF/analog/mixed-signal ICs for space and ground infrastructure, collaborating with systems, firmware, and ASIC teams to push performance.

Join a cross-disciplinary team to derive specs, layout, test, and qualify RFICs in SiGe or CMOS processes, enabling high‑energy, high‑efficiency satellite systems for Earth observation and AI compute.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or another engineering discipline.
8+ years of RF integrated circuit experience.
Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in RF/Analog/Mixed-signal integrated circuit design.
Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum.
Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures and RF/microwave design in Ku/Ka-band ranges.

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