BAW Device Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX
Texas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Statistical analysis","Scientific analysis"]

Develop and improve bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonators and RF filter designs for Starlink, leveraging XBAW MEMS-based thin film technology. Build and refine FEA simulation setups (COMSOL, HFSS), run experimental DOE to enhance resonator figure of merit, and improve process integration for performance, yield, and reduced cycle time. Support filter design with resonator models, and analyze RF test results to solve reliability and yield issues.

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BAW Device Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

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Job Summary

Develop and improve bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonators and RF filter designs for Starlink, leveraging XBAW MEMS-based thin film technology. Build and refine FEA simulation setups (COMSOL, HFSS), run experimental DOE to enhance resonator figure of merit, and improve process integration for performance, yield, and reduced cycle time. Support filter design with resonator models, and analyze RF test results to solve reliability and yield issues.
Location: Texas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key 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 BAW resonator process for better performance, accuracy, high yield, and short cycle time.
  • •Support BAW filter design with dimensions and process integration.
  • •Perform scientific and statistical analysis of RF test results of BAW resonators to solve reliability and yield issues.

Key Requirements

  • •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).
  • •Advanced degree in an engineering or STEM discipline (preferred).
  • •5+ years of experience in BAW/MEMS technology (preferred).
  • •Strong background in RF BAW resonator physics and technology development (preferred).
Experience:1+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingStatistical analysisScientific analysis
Languages:English
Tech Stack:COMSOLHFSSFEMDOEMEMSXBAWRFElectromagneticsSemiconductor devicesEquivalent circuit models

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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