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SpaceX · 13 hours ago

RFIC Design Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking an RFIC Design Engineer for the Starshield team. The role involves developing next-generation RFICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures in support of U.S. National Security.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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, GaAs, GaN, 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

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 the RFIC components and systems

Qualification

RF integrated circuit designAnalog/mixed-signal circuit designSimulation tools SpectreSimulation tools ADSDigital communication systemsRF transceiver architecturesMicrowave frequency characterizationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

1+ years of RF integrated circuit experience

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

An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

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

Deep understanding of theory and MMIC design of RF front end blocks, from S-band to W-band frequency ranges

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