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SpaceX's Starshield program applies Starlink technology to national security missions. The team seeks a Principal RFIC Design Engineer to lead development of next-generation RFICs for space and ground systems, driving designs from specification and simulation through prototyping, packaging, testing, and production in SiGe/GaN/CMOS processes.

Skills

  • Proven RFIC/MMIC design and simulation experience
  • Experience with simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum
  • Design and analysis of linear and nonlinear circuits (PLLs, vector modulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, LNAs, PAs)
  • Knowledge of digital communications and modulation schemes (QPSK, APSK, QAM)
  • Familiarity with RF transceiver architectures and RF front-end blocks S-band to W-band
  • Experience with RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers/generators, network analyzers
  • IC floorplanning, layout and packaging experience
  • Ability to characterize radio performance at microwave frequencies

Responsibilities

  • Design, simulate, and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems
  • Derive specifications for RFIC subsystems and individual circuits
  • Develop analog/mixed-signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe, GaAs, GaN, or CMOS processes
  • Partition functions with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers
  • Perform IC floor planning and layout and collaborate on packaging
  • Model package and external parasitic components and own packaging prototypes
  • Evaluate and characterize prototypes and iterate designs
  • Develop automated test lab equipment and measurement procedures
  • Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification
  • Support off-site testing and travel as required; support critical milestones including long hours/weekends

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (required)
  • Master's or PhD in EE/CE with RF/analog emphasis (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base salary plus potential long-term incentives (stock, options, long-term cash awards)
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
  • Other employee discounts and perks
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