This role pays less than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$161,965–$216,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$189k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering) is a technical role focused on developing next-generation PIC and EIC for space and ground infrastructure to enhance the Starlink network. Working within cross-disciplinary teams, the engineer will design, simulate, and model electro-optical building blocks, RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits, and high-speed optical link solutions. Key responsibilities include performing IC floor planning, modeling parasitic components, and characterizing electrical and optical components for production testing. The role requires expertise in SiGe or CMOS processes, as well as simulation tools like Spectre, ADS, HFSS, Momentum, Ansys Lumerical, and COMSOL. Candidates should possess skills in designing MZM, Microring modulators, and TIA circuits while managing high-speed SerDes links with data rates exceeding 100Gbps. The work addresses the technical challenge of providing reliable connectivity through advanced silicon photonics and integrated circuit engineering.