Senior RFIC/MMIC Engineer — RF Modules & SiP

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

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer to develop RFICs, MMICs, modules and SiP solutions for Starlink satellites, ground infrastructure and user terminals.

The role spans design, layout, testing and qualification across cellular to mmWave bands, with close collaboration with manufacturing and customer teams. The candidate will work on next-generation hardware, use ADS/HFSS/AWR tools, and contribute to RF system specifications and test automation in a fast-paced, high-impact environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 5+ years RF/microwave circuit design experience.
• Master’s or PhD preferred in RF/microwave fields; advanced EM theory.
• Experience with linear/non-linear RF circuits and MMIC/RFIC design; system-level thinking.

Responsibilities

• Design RF/microwave circuits, MMICs, passive components and packages (QFN, BGA).
• Design RF modules and SiP assemblies containing RFICs and filters.
• Test RF components in the lab and characterize RF assemblies; procure test equipment.

Skills

RF/microwave circuit design

Python for test automation

EM theory knowledge

Schematic/layout experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree in RF engineering

PhD in RF/microwave

Tools

Altium Designer

ADS

HFSS

AWR

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer to develop RFICs, MMICs, modules and SiP solutions for Starlink satellites, ground infrastructure and user terminals.

The role spans design, layout, testing and qualification across cellular to mmWave bands, with close collaboration with manufacturing and customer teams. The candidate will work on next-generation hardware, use ADS/HFSS/AWR tools, and contribute to RF system specifications and test automation in a fast-paced, high-impact environment