SpaceX · 18 hours ago
High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$122K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The company is seeking a motivated Electrical-optical Silicon photonics IC engineer to develop cutting-edge next-generation PIC/EIC for deployment in space and ground infrastructures, enhancing connectivity through the Starlink network.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
2+ years of photonics or electro-optical integrated circuit design
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
Preferred
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
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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