Sr. RFIC Engineer (Starshield)

2 hours, 14 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
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/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, and ASIC engineers to partition functionality 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 parasitic components.
  • Evaluate and characterize design prototypes.
  • Assist in developing automated test lab equipment for laboratory 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.
  • 5+ years of professional RF integrated circuit experience.
  • Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with emphasis in RF/analog/mixed-signal IC design is preferred.
  • Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS, or Momentum.
  • Experience analyzing and simulating linear and non-linear circuits such as PLLs, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low-noise amplifiers, and power amplifiers.
  • Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single- and multi-carrier techniques, and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK, and QAM.
  • Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures.
  • Deep understanding of theory and MMIC design of RF front-end blocks from S-band to W-band frequencies.
  • Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, and network analyzers.
  • Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies.
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones.
  • Willingness to travel for off-site testing.
  • Ability to obtain or hold U.S. work authorization under ITAR requirements.
  • Active clearance may provide the opportunity to work on sensitive SpaceX missions and may require pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $125,000 to $150,000 for Level 1 and $145,000 to $175,000 for Level 2.
  • Eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock 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.
  • Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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