RFIC Engineer (Starshield Silicon)

3 weeks, 4 days ago
Full-time
Junior
IoT and Embedded Systems
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Design, simulate, and model RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits and systems.
  • Derive specifications for RFIC subsystems and circuits.
  • Develop analog, mixed-signal, RF, and microwave circuits in SiGe, GaAs, GaN, or CMOS processes.
  • Work with system architects, modem/DSP engineers, 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, including modeling package and external parasitics.
  • Evaluate and characterize design prototypes.
  • Assist in developing automated test lab equipment for lab measurements.
  • Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of RFIC components and systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
  • 1+ 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 (preferred).
  • Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS, or Momentum (preferred).
  • Experience performing analysis and simulation of linear and non-linear circuits such as PLLs, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low-noise amplifiers, and power amplifiers (preferred).
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single- and multi-carrier techniques, and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK, and QAM (preferred).
  • Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures (preferred).
  • Deep understanding of theory and MMIC design of RF front-end blocks from S-band to W-band frequency ranges (preferred).
  • Familiarity with radio test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, and network analyzers (preferred).
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.
  • Willingness to travel for off-site testing.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization.
  • An active clearance may provide the opportunity to work on sensitive SpaceX missions, with pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing required if briefed into a classified program.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $125,000-$145,000 for RFIC Engineer Level I or $145,000-$175,000 for RFIC Engineer Level II.
  • Active clearance eligibility for a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
  • Long-term incentives, including company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to buy additional stock at a discount.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave, approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.

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