RFIC Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $135,000–$155,000 / yr
Posted: today

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TL;DR · RFIC Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

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As an RF/Analog IC Design Engineer at Level I or II, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge radio frequency integrated circuits. Your primary responsibilities include designing and simulating RFICs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, and ensuring compliance with ITAR regulations. You will work extensively with advanced simulation tools and programming languages such as MATLAB and Python, while also leveraging industry-standard design software like Cadence Virtuoso and Synopsys HSPICE. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of RFIC experience and a strong background in analog circuit design, making significant contributions to the development of high-performance wireless communication products at scale.

Skills

RF Analog IC Design Verilog Cadence Virtuoso Spectre/Cosmos simulators HFSS/IE3D EM simulators Python MATLAB Git JIRA Confluence CI/CD AWS Linux

What you'll do

Design and simulate RF integrated circuits for wireless communication systems.
Optimize circuit performance to meet specifications in terms of power consumption, linearity, and noise.
Collaborate on layout design with the layout engineers to ensure manufacturability.
Perform measurements and debug issues related to RFIC prototypes.
Develop test plans and conduct validation tests for new designs.

What we're looking for

2+ years of RF integrated circuit experience
Strong background in RF/Analog IC design
ITAR compliance certification required
Experience with analog and mixed-signal circuits
Proficient in simulation tools for RF/analog designs
Knowledge of layout and verification processes
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE or related field

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