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SpaceX · 8 hours ago

BAW Device Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a BAW Device Engineer to develop and improve XBAW resonators and filter designs, performing simulations and experiments to enhance performance and efficiency.

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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 bulk acoustic wave resonator process for better performance, accuracy, high yield as well as short cycle time
Support BAW filter design with dimensions and process integration
Define and generate resonator equivalent circuit models to be used in filter design
Plan experimental setups with multiple parameters
Scientific and statistical analysis of RF test results of BAW resonators
Support problem solving in filter design, reliability, and yield improvement

Qualification

BAW technologyMEMS technologyRF circuitsFEM simulationsStatistical analysisProcess integrationSemiconductor devicesCommunication systemsElectromagneticsEquivalent circuit models

Required

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

Advanced degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
5+ years of in BAW/MEMS technology
5+ years of semiconductor device experience
Process experience, academic or industry is preferred
Strong background in RF BAW resonator physics and technology development
Strong background in RF circuits and electromagnetics
Understanding of statistical analysis of characterization and modeling data for evaluation of DoE
Understanding of equivalent device circuit models to support IC designs

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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