SR. SILICON PHOTONICS DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, analyze, and simulate optical building blocks such as MZM and Microring modulators, Ge Photo diodes, dWDM filters, waveguides, couplers, dividers and polarization management circuitry in different integrated platforms such as silicon photonics and InGaAs/InP
• Derive specifications for the Photonics IC systems and circuits 
• Design and model package optical interface including edge coupler and grating couplers
• Familiar with RF, Analog and mixed signal circuits
• Work with system architects, DSP, electro-optics, and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Perform IC floor planning and layout 
• Evaluate, characterize and measure electrical and optical building blocks of a high-speed optical link solution
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the PIC circuits and systems
• Experience using simulation tools such as Lumerical, COMSOL and HFSS 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 5+ years of photonics or electro-optical integrated circuit design

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering (with emphasis on electro-optics IC design), or applied physics
• Experience using electrical simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS
• Knowledge of advanced packaging for a co-package optics (CPO) solution
• Electrical circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation linear/non-linear circuits such as high bandwidth modulator drivers, TIAs, CTLEs, filters, low noise and power amplifiers.
• Experience working on wideband circuit designs supporting high speed Serdes links with more than 100Gbps data rate and BW exceeding 10s of GHz
• Familiarity with high speed SerDes architecture and modulation schemes such as NRZ/ PAM4 and link protocols
• Familiarity with optical and radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, high speed oscilloscopes and BERTs 
• Experience characterizing EIC/PIC performance for high speed optical Serdes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    

RFIC Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SR. RF/MICROWAVE ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink and Starlink Mobile. Starlink is the world’s most advanced broadband internet system, and the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. The Starlink Mobile network expands Starlink’s vision by providing global cellular connectivity from space.

We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, the backhaul gateways on the ground, the user terminals that allow customers to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

We are seeking a motivated and technically excellent Sr. RF/Microwave engineer to help develop cutting-edge RFICs, MMICs, RF modules, and System-in-Package (SiP) solutions for deployment in Starlink’s satellites, ground infrastructure, and user terminals. We are working on next-generation hardware with operating frequencies ranging from cellular to mmWave. Come join us and contribute to RF systems that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design RF/microwave circuits, MMICs, passive/printed components, substrates, transitions, chip breakouts, matching networks, and packages (e.g. QFN, BGA)
• Design RF modules and SiPs, consisting of RFICs, BAW/SAW filters, SMDs, printed passives, etc.
• Test RF components (RFIC, MMICs, Modules) in the lab
• Develop hardware (PCBAs, coupons, sockets) and procure the necessary test equipment for complete RF component characterization and qualification (probing, bench testing, ESD testing, HTOL, etc.)
• Derive RF system and RF block specifications
• Work with manufacturing engineers and customer teams on production test and debug of RF assemblies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 
• 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits/systems or electromagnetic theory
• Experience with design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs
• Thorough understanding of RF passive components and EM principles
• MMIC and/or RFIC design (full cycle) experience
• Module/SiP design (full cycle) experience
• RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar
• RF/microwave design in cellular, Ku, Ka, V, E, and/or W-band frequency range
• Schematic and layout using Altium Designer or other PCB design tools
• Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
• Familiar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers
• Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies
• Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM
• Python programming experience for test automation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
RF Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $225,000.00/per year    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SR. RFIC LAYOUT DESIGNER (RFIC ENGINEERING)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

We are seeking motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineers who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems architecture, ASIC design, firmware, pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation, product engineering, manufacturing/production, and more). In this role, you will be on a team working on multiple silicon projects that are driving more integration, lower power, mixed signal architectures and advanced silicon technology for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. You will be an integral part of the IC design team and lead the discipline of layout at the technical level, and will work with RFIC/mixed signal designers on full chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the integrated circuit designers and chip leads to determine the chip floor plan; this includes strategies for power and ground distribution as well as working with packaging engineer to determine pad locations
• Accurately estimate the schedule for the layout work and identify areas of complexity that need early investigation
• Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitic capacitance in the layout
• Perform design rule checking, electrical rule checking and layout versus schematic checks and resolve errors
• Perform top-level layout integration with electrostatic discharge structures and pad assembly and perform final tape out (including density fill, running design for manufacturability checks and sharing GDS with the foundry)
• Work with EDA suppliers to trial new tools and features
• Generate guides and demos for others in the team to showcase improvements in layout technique

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and 5+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer; OR 8+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analog layout skills
• Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 22nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below
• Experience in layout of circuits with frequencies up to 50GHz
• Experience in layout of sensitive RF blocks such as low noise amplifiers, voltage controlled oscillators and mixers
• Experience with skill programming
• Experience with shell scripting, Perl, Python or similar language
• Experience managing revision control systems
• Experience with circuit design
• Understanding of layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required
• Able to work independently on challenging problems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
RFIC Layout Designer/Senior: $135,000.00 - $195,000.00/per year    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SR. RFIC LAYOUT DESIGNER (RFIC ENGINEERING)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

We are seeking motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineers who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems architecture, ASIC design, firmware, pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation, product engineering, manufacturing/production, and more). In this role, you will be on a team working on multiple silicon projects that are driving more integration, lower power, mixed signal architectures and advanced silicon technology for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. You will be an integral part of the IC design team and lead the discipline of layout at the technical level, and will work with RFIC/mixed signal designers on full chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the integrated circuit designers and chip leads to determine the chip floor plan; this includes strategies for power and ground distribution as well as working with packaging engineer to determine pad locations
• Accurately estimate the schedule for the layout work and identify areas of complexity that need early investigation
• Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitic capacitance in the layout
• Perform design rule checking, electrical rule checking and layout versus schematic checks and resolve errors
• Perform top-level layout integration with electrostatic discharge structures and pad assembly and perform final tape out (including density fill, running design for manufacturability checks and sharing GDS with the foundry)
• Work with EDA suppliers to trial new tools and features
• Generate guides and demos for others in the team to showcase improvements in layout technique

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and 5+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer; OR 8+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analog layout skills
• Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 22nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below
• Experience in layout of circuits with frequencies up to 50GHz
• Experience in layout of sensitive RF blocks such as low noise amplifiers, voltage controlled oscillators and mixers
• Experience with skill programming
• Experience with shell scripting, Perl, Python or similar language
• Experience managing revision control systems
• Experience with circuit design
• Understanding of layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required
• Able to work independently on challenging problems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
RFIC Layout Designer / Senior: $145,000.00 - $205,000.00/per year    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SR. HIGH-SPEED ELECTRO-OPTICAL IC ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, simulate and model electro-optical building blocks for a silicon photonics solution
• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed signal circuits and systems
• Derive specifications for the Photonics IC/Electrical IC subsystems and circuits
• Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/Microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes
• Work with system architects, DSP and electro-optics, and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains
• Perform IC floor planning and layout
• Model package and external parasitic components
• Evaluate, characterize and measure electrical and optical building blocks of a high-speed optical link solution
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the EIC/PIC components and systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 5+ years of photonics or electro-optical integrated circuit design

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in electro-optics integrated circuit design
• Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum, Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL
• Photonics design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of optical building blocks such as MZM and Microring modulators, Ge Photo diodes, dWDM filters, waveguides, couplers, dividers and polarization management circuitry
• Electrical circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as high bandwidth modulator drivers, TIAs, CTLEs, filters, low noise and power amplifiers.
• Knowledge of advanced packaging technology for optical engine integration in a co-package optics (CPO) solution
• Experience working on wideband circuit designs supporting high speed Serdes links with more than 100Gbps data rate and BW exceeding 10s of GHz
• Familiarity with high speed SerDes architecture, modulation schemes such as NRZ and PAM4 and link protocols
• Familiarity with optical and radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, high speed oscilloscopes and BERTs
• Experience characterizing EIC/PIC performance for high speed optical Serdes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    

RFIC Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $225,000/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SILICON PHOTONICS DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, analyze and simulate optical building blocks such as MZM and Microring modulators, Ge Photo diodes, dWDM filters, waveguides, couplers, dividers and polarization management circuitry in different integrated platforms such as silicon photonics and InGaAs/InP
• Derive specifications for the Photonics IC systems and circuits 
• Design and model package optical interface including edge coupler and grating couplers
• Familiar with RF, Analog and mixed signal circuits
• Work with system architects, DSP, electro-optics, and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Perform IC floor planning and layout 
• Evaluate, characterize and measure electrical and optical building blocks of a high-speed optical link solution
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the PIC circuits and systems
• Experience using simulation tools such as Lumerical, COMSOL and HFSS 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 2+ years of photonics or electro-optical integrated circuit design

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering (with emphasis on electro-optics IC design), or applied physics
• Experience using electrical simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS
• Knowledge of advanced packaging for a co-package optics (CPO) solution
• Electrical circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation linear/non-linear circuits such as high bandwidth modulator drivers, TIAs, CTLEs, filters, low noise and power amplifiers.
• Experience working on wideband circuit designs supporting high speed Serdes links with more than 100Gbps data rate and BW exceeding 10s of GHz
• Familiarity with high speed SerDes architecture and modulation schemes such as NRZ/ PAM4 and link protocols
• Familiarity with optical and radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, high speed oscilloscopes and BERTs 
• Experience characterizing EIC/PIC performance for high speed optical Serdes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    

RFIC Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year    

RFIC Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

HIGH-SPEED ELECTRO-OPTICAL IC ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, simulate and model electro-optical building blocks for a silicon photonics solution
• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed signal circuits and systems
• Derive specifications for the Photonics IC/Electrical IC subsystems and circuits
• Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/Microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes
• Work with system architects, DSP and electro-optics, and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains
• Perform IC floor planning and layout
• Model package and external parasitic components
• Evaluate, characterize and measure electrical and optical building blocks of a high-speed optical link solution
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the EIC/PIC components and systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 2+ years of photonics or electro-optical integrated circuit design

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in electro-optics integrated circuit design
• Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum, Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL
• Photonics design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of optical building blocks such as MZM and Microring modulators, Ge Photo diodes, dWDM filters, waveguides, couplers, dividers and polarization management circuitry
• Electrical circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as high bandwidth modulator drivers, TIAs, CTLEs, filters, low noise and power amplifiers.
• Knowledge of advanced packaging technology for optical engine integration in a co-package optics (CPO) solution
• Experience working on wideband circuit designs supporting high speed Serdes links with more than 100Gbps data rate and BW exceeding 10s of GHz
• Familiarity with high speed SerDes architecture, modulation schemes such as NRZ and PAM4 and link protocols
• Familiarity with optical and radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, high speed oscilloscopes and BERTs
• Experience characterizing EIC/PIC performance for high speed optical Serdes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:    

RFIC Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year     
RFIC Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SR. RF FRONT-END MODULE DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design and develop RF front-end MCMs for 5G NR, LTE, and Wi-Fi applications
• Integrate RFICs (PAs, LNAs, switches), power management ICs, BAW/SAW filters, printed passives, and SMDs into compact MCMs
• Design custom passives (inductors, couplers, etc.) printed into module laminates
• Specify RFIC and BAW filter performances; define pin-to-pin lineups, linearity performances, and coupling specifications of RF modules
• Work closely with BAW filter designers, RFIC designers, and package/layout engineers in module floor-planning
• Perform detailed circuit and EM simulations, and co-simulation of the full module with sub-components
• Conduct lab bring-up, characterization, and debugging of module prototypes; drive learnings into improving and optimizing subsequent prototype iterations
• Manage laminate and assembly suppliers
• Develop ATE test plans and coordinate with OSAT teams on implementation
• Support the integration of RF modules into production PCBAs
• Perform yield analysis and implement design improvements for high-volume production

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/Microwave engineering or RFIC engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits/systems, BAW/SAW resonators, advanced semiconductor packaging, or electromagnetic theory
• Experience in designing multi-chip RF modules for cellular or Wi-Fi applications
• Familiar with MCM substrate/packaging technologies (e.g. double-sided BGA), and manufacturing processes
• BAW filter design experience
• Thorough understanding of RF passive components and EM principles
• Experience in the design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs
• Module/RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR (or similar tools)
• Experience in MATLAB, Python or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
• Familiar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers
• Experience characterizing radio performance for cellular and Wi-Fi systems
• Python programming experience for test automation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to meet critical project milestones  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:     
RFIC Design Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $225,000/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

RF/MICROWAVE ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious RF/Microwave engineer who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering). In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation RFICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Join us to help deliver cutting-edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Simulate/model RF front-end systems, working with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Derive RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocks 
• Develop RF/microwave circuits, components, MMICs, board and packages 
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes and RF components 
• Characterize and analyze full radio performance 
• Assist in the development of automated test equipment for lab measurements 
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing of RF avionics components and systems 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 
• 2+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or electromagnetic theory 
• Experience with design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs 
• Thorough understanding of RF passive components 
• Familiar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers 
• Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies 
• Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM 
• RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar 
• Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems 
• Schematic and layout using Altium Designer or other PCB design tools 
• Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems 
• Python and/or LabVIEW programming experience for test automation 
• Digital communication theory with emphasis on bit error rate and system noise figure 
• RF/microwave design in the Ku, Ka, V and E-band frequency range 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:     
RF Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year     
RF Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems 
• Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits 
• Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes 
• Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Perform IC floor planning and layout 
• Model package and external parasitic components 
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design 
• Characterize and analyze full radio performance 
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements 
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 2+ years of RF integrated circuit experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in RF/Analog/Mixed-signal integrated circuit design 
• Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum 
• Circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise 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 
• RF/microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency range 
• Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers 
• Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:     
RF/Analog IC Design Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year     
RF/Analog IC Design Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

RFIC LAYOUT DESIGNER (RFIC ENGINEERING)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

We are seeking motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineers who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems architecture, ASIC design, firmware, pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation, product engineering, manufacturing/production, and more). In this role, you will be on a team working on multiple silicon projects that are driving more integration, lower power, mixed signal architectures and advanced silicon technology for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. You will be an integral part of the IC design team and lead the discipline of layout at the technical level, and will work with RFIC/mixed signal designers on full chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the integrated circuit designers and chip leads to determine the chip floor plan; this includes strategies for power and ground distribution as well as working with packaging engineer to determine pad locations
• Accurately estimate the schedule for the layout work and identify areas of complexity that need early investigation
• Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitic capacitance in the layout
• Perform design rule checking, electrical rule checking and layout versus schematic checks and resolve errors
• Perform top-level layout integration with electrostatic discharge structures and pad assembly and perform final tape out (including density fill, running design for manufacturability checks and sharing GDS with the foundry)
• Work with EDA suppliers to trial new tools and features
• Generate guides and demos for others in the team to showcase improvements in layout technique

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and 1+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer; OR 3+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analog layout skills
• Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 22nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below
• Experience in layout of circuits with frequencies up to 50GHz
• Experience in layout of sensitive RF blocks such as low noise amplifiers, voltage controlled oscillators and mixers
• Experience with skill programming
• Experience with shell scripting, Perl, Python or similar language
• Experience managing revision control systems
• Experience with circuit design
• Understanding of layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required
• Able to work independently on challenging problems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    

Layout Designer/Level I: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year  
Layout Designer/Level II: $125,000.00 - $155,000.00/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SR. RFIC LAYOUT DESIGNER (RFIC ENGINEERING)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

We are seeking motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineers who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems architecture, ASIC design, firmware, pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation, product engineering, manufacturing/production, and more). In this role, you will be on a team working on multiple silicon projects that are driving more integration, lower power, mixed signal architectures and advanced silicon technology for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. You will be an integral part of the IC design team and lead the discipline of layout at the technical level, and will work with RFIC/mixed signal designers on full chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the integrated circuit designers and chip leads to determine the chip floor plan; this includes strategies for power and ground distribution as well as working with packaging engineer to determine pad locations
• Accurately estimate the schedule for the layout work and identify areas of complexity that need early investigation
• Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitic capacitance in the layout
• Perform design rule checking, electrical rule checking and layout versus schematic checks and resolve errors
• Perform top-level layout integration with electrostatic discharge structures and pad assembly and perform final tape out (including density fill, running design for manufacturability checks and sharing GDS with the foundry)
• Work with EDA suppliers to trial new tools and features
• Generate guides and demos for others in the team to showcase improvements in layout technique

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and 5+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer; OR 8+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analog layout skills
• Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 22nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below
• Experience in layout of circuits with frequencies up to 50GHz
• Experience in layout of sensitive RF blocks such as low noise amplifiers, voltage controlled oscillators and mixers
• Experience with skill programming
• Experience with shell scripting, Perl, Python or similar language
• Experience managing revision control systems
• Experience with circuit design
• Understanding of layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required
• Able to work independently on challenging problems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Layout Designer/Senior: $135,000.00 - $195,000.00/per year    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SR. RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems 
• Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits 
• Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes 
• Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Perform IC floor planning and layout 
• Model package and external parasitic components 
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design 
• Characterize and analyze full radio performance 
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements 
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 5+ years of RF integrated circuit experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in RF/Analog/Mixed-signal integrated circuit design 
• Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum 
• Circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise 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 
• RF/microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency range 
• Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers 
• Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:     
RF/Analog IC Design Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $225,000/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems 
• Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits 
• Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes 
• Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Perform IC floor planning and layout 
• Model package and external parasitic components 
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design 
• Characterize and analyze full radio performance 
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements 
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 2+ years of RF integrated circuit experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in RF/Analog/Mixed-signal integrated circuit design 
• Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum 
• Circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise 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 
• RF/microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency range 
• Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers 
• Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:     
RF/Analog IC Design Engineer/Level I: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00/per year     
RF/Analog IC Design Engineer/Level II: $155,000.00 - $185,000.00/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

RFIC LAYOUT DESIGNER (RFIC ENGINEERING)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

We are seeking motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineers who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems architecture, ASIC design, firmware, pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation, product engineering, manufacturing/production, and more). In this role, you will be on a team working on multiple silicon projects that are driving more integration, lower power, mixed signal architectures and advanced silicon technology for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. You will be an integral part of the IC design team and lead the discipline of layout at the technical level, and will work with RFIC/mixed signal designers on full chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the integrated circuit designers and chip leads to determine the chip floor plan; this includes strategies for power and ground distribution as well as working with packaging engineer to determine pad locations
• Accurately estimate the schedule for the layout work and identify areas of complexity that need early investigation
• Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitic capacitance in the layout
• Perform design rule checking, electrical rule checking and layout versus schematic checks and resolve errors
• Perform top-level layout integration with electrostatic discharge structures and pad assembly and perform final tape out (including density fill, running design for manufacturability checks and sharing GDS with the foundry)
• Work with EDA suppliers to trial new tools and features
• Generate guides and demos for others in the team to showcase improvements in layout technique

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and 1+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer; OR 3+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analog layout skills
• Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 22nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below
• Experience in layout of circuits with frequencies up to 50GHz
• Experience in layout of sensitive RF blocks such as low noise amplifiers, voltage controlled oscillators and mixers
• Experience with skill programming
• Experience with shell scripting, Perl, Python or similar language
• Experience managing revision control systems
• Experience with circuit design
• Understanding of layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required
• Able to work independently on challenging problems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    

Layout Designer/Level I: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year  
Layout Designer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

SR. MMIC DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING): 

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, gateways, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious MMIC Design Engineer who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering). In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation MMICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable. Join us to help deliver cutting-edge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Derive hardware specifications for the RF system and MMIC blocks
• Develop MMIC products from initial specification to mass production and ensure full compatibility in all aspects of implementation in the system
• Simulate/model MMIC front end circuits (power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, switches) at the circuit level and electromagnetic level, working with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Determine how to package and implement MMIC’s, and work with RF engineers and PCB designers to develop packages and/or modules
• Evaluate, characterize, and analyze full performance of MMIC prototypes
• Assist in the development of automated test equipment for lab measurements 
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing of MMIC components and RF systems 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 
• 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design
• Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs, including full circuit design and layout  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• MS or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in MMIC design, RF/microwave circuits, and/or electromagnetic theory
• Deep understanding of theory and MMIC design of RF front end blocks, from S-band to E-band frequency ranges 
• RF/microwave design tool experience using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar 
• RF/microwave design in the Ku, Ka, V and E-band frequency range 
• Familiar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers, load pull and probe stations at millimeter wave frequencies
• Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM 
• Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems 
• Schematic and layout using Altium Designer or other PCB design tools 
• Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling, analyzing and automating RF systems 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:     
RFIC Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $225,000/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

SR. RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems 
• Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits 
• Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes 
• Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Perform IC floor planning and layout 
• Model package and external parasitic components 
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design 
• Characterize and analyze full radio performance 
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements 
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 5+ years of RF integrated circuit experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in RF/Analog/Mixed-signal integrated circuit design 
• Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum 
• Circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise 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 
• RF/microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency range 
• Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers 
• Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:     
RF/Analog IC Design Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $225,000/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems 
• Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits 
• Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes 
• Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Perform IC floor planning and layout 
• Model package and external parasitic components 
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design 
• Characterize and analyze full radio performance 
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements 
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 2+ years of RF integrated circuit experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in RF/Analog/Mixed-signal integrated circuit design 
• Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum 
• Circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise 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 
• RF/microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency range 
• Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers 
• Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support meeting critical milestones  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Pay range:     
RF/Analog IC Design Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year     
RF/Analog IC Design Engineer/Level II: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year     
 
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

RFIC LAYOUT DESIGNER (RFIC ENGINEERING)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. 

We are seeking motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineers who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems architecture, ASIC design, firmware, pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation, product engineering, manufacturing/production, and more). In this role, you will be on a team working on multiple silicon projects that are driving more integration, lower power, mixed signal architectures and advanced silicon technology for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. You will be an integral part of the IC design team and lead the discipline of layout at the technical level, and will work with RFIC/mixed signal designers on full chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the integrated circuit designers and chip leads to determine the chip floor plan; this includes strategies for power and ground distribution as well as working with packaging engineer to determine pad locations
• Accurately estimate the schedule for the layout work and identify areas of complexity that need early investigation
• Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitic capacitance in the layout
• Perform design rule checking, electrical rule checking and layout versus schematic checks and resolve errors
• Perform top-level layout integration with electrostatic discharge structures and pad assembly and perform final tape out (including density fill, running design for manufacturability checks and sharing GDS with the foundry)
• Work with EDA suppliers to trial new tools and features
• Generate guides and demos for others in the team to showcase improvements in layout technique

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and 1+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer; OR 3+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analog layout skills
• Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 22nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below
• Experience in layout of circuits with frequencies up to 50GHz
• Experience in layout of sensitive RF blocks such as low noise amplifiers, voltage controlled oscillators and mixers
• Experience with skill programming
• Experience with shell scripting, Perl, Python or similar language
• Experience managing revision control systems
• Experience with circuit design
• Understanding of layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required
• Able to work independently on challenging problems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    

Layout Designer/Level I: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year  
Layout Designer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.