SpaceX

1 month ago

Sr. RFIC Engineer (Starshield)

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Job Summary

Design and prototype next-generation RFICs for SpaceX Starshield, collaborating with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains. Perform IC floorplanning and layout, develop analog/mixed-signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe/GaAs/GaN/CMOS, and drive packaging, testing, and production readiness for space and ground infrastructure.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

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

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 150,000 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kDisabilityLife InsurancePaid Leave

Key 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 (preferred)
•Experience with RF/analog/mixed-signal circuit design and RF front-end blocks
•Familiarity with RF test equipment and simulation tools (Spectre, ADS, HFSS, Momentum)

Experience:5+ yearsRFAerospaceSpaceSatelliteDefense

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:SpectreADSHFSSMomentumSiGeGaAsGaNCMOSPLLQPSKAPSKQAMVector analyzersSpectrum analyzersNetwork analyzersRF front end

Languages:English

Tech Stack:SpectreADSHFSSMomentumSiGeGaAsGaNCMOSPLLQPSKAPSKQAMVector analyzersSpectrum analyzersNetwork analyzers

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

1 month ago

Sr. RFIC Engineer (Starshield)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 2 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

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

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 150,000 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kDisabilityLife InsurancePaid Leave

Key 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 (preferred)
•Experience with RF/analog/mixed-signal circuit design and RF front-end blocks
•Familiarity with RF test equipment and simulation tools (Spectre, ADS, HFSS, Momentum)

Experience:5+ yearsRFAerospaceSpaceSatelliteDefense

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:SpectreADSHFSSMomentumSiGeGaAsGaNCMOSPLLQPSKAPSKQAMVector analyzersSpectrum analyzersNetwork analyzersRF front end

Languages:English

Tech Stack:SpectreADSHFSSMomentumSiGeGaAsGaNCMOSPLLQPSKAPSKQAMVector analyzersSpectrum analyzersNetwork analyzers

Company Brief

SpaceX

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn