SpaceX The Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer develops RFICs, MMICs, RF modules, and SiP solutions for Starlink satellites, ground infrastructure, and user terminals. This role designs, tests, and collaborates on RF components and systems.
Design RF modules and SiPs, consisting of RFICs, BAW/SAW filters, SMDs, printed passives, etc.
Test RF components (RFIC, MMICs, Modules) in the lab
Develop hardware (PCBAs, coupons, sockets) and procure the necessary test equipment for complete RF component characterization and qualification (probing, bench testing, ESD testing, HTOL, etc.)
Derive RF system and RF block specifications
Work with manufacturing engineers and customer teams on production test and debug of RF assemblies
Qualification
RF/microwave design using ADSRF/microwave design in cellular
Required
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design
Preferred
Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits/systems or electromagnetic theory
Experience with design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs
Thorough understanding of RF passive components and EM principles
MMIC and/or RFIC design (full cycle) experience
Module/SiP design (full cycle) experience
RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar
RF/microwave design in cellular, Ku, Ka, V, E, and/or W-band frequency range
Schematic and layout using Altium Designer or other PCB design tools
