SpaceX BAW Device Engineer at SpaceX develops and improves bulk acoustic wave resonators for RF filter applications using FEM simulations and experimental DOE. Supports filter design and process integration to enhance performance and yield.
Responsibilities
Develop and improve FEA setups (COMSOL, HFSS) for BAW resonator simulations and optimization
Improve the performance of bulk acoustic wave resonators for RF filter applications
Develop and improve thin film bulk acoustic wave resonator process for better performance, accuracy, high yield as well as short cycle time
Support BAW filter design with dimensions and process integration
Define and generate resonator equivalent circuit models to be used in filter design
Plan experimental setups with multiple parameters
Scientific and statistical analysis of RF test results of BAW resonators
Support problem solving in filter design, reliability, and yield improvement
Qualification
5+ years of in BAW/MEMS technologyProcess experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with semiconductor devices, RF, antenna, or communication systems (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)
Preferred
Advanced degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
5+ years of in BAW/MEMS technology
5+ years of semiconductor device experience
Process experience, academic or industry is preferred
Strong background in RF BAW resonator physics and technology development
Strong background in RF circuits and electromagnetics
Understanding of statistical analysis of characterization and modeling data for evaluation of DoE
Understanding of equivalent device circuit models to support IC designs
