RF Silicon Software Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $122,500–$145,000 / yr
Posted: today

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TL;DR · RF Silicon Software Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

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Join SpaceX’s RFIC Engineering team as a senior-level software engineer, where you will design and build unique automated measurement systems for cutting-edge RF silicon used in satellite communication systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include creating new hardware and software designs to support first-time chip power-ups, developing tools and libraries for instrument control and data analysis, and validating reference designs for integration into production and flight software. You’ll need expertise in Python or C++ for software development, hands-on experience with radio test equipment, and knowledge of digital communication protocols. This role demands strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work on fast-paced projects that span hardware and software domains, contributing to the development of satellite technology at scale.

Skills

Python C++ MATLAB JMP SPI I2C JTAG RFFE Linux Windows FPGA Multithreading Data_Analysis PCB_Design Statistical_Concepts Serial_Communication Oscilloscopes Logic_Analyzers

What you'll do

Design and build unique automated measurement systems for RF silicon.
Bring up new silicon, being the first engineer to power on chips.
Develop tools and reusable libraries for instrument control and data analysis.
Deeply understand measurement data to gain insight into component/system performance.
Create fully validated reference designs (hardware and software) for new silicon.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field
1+ years of experience in software development using C#, Python, or C++
Hands-on experience with radio-related test equipment and serial digital communication protocols
Experience designing, fabricating, and assembling quick-turn PCBs
Strong troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software issues

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