This role pays more than
77%
of similar roles. Most pay
$160,000–$216,250
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$218k
versus about
$188k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
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680 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Sr. High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering) joins a cross-disciplinary team to develop next-generation PIC and EIC components for space and ground infrastructure. The role involves designing, simulating, and modeling electro-optical building blocks, RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits, and systems in SiGe or CMOS processes. Key responsibilities include performing IC floor planning, modeling package parasitics, and characterizing high-speed optical link solutions through automated test equipment. Candidates will work on wideband circuit designs for SerDes links exceeding 100Gbps data rates using modulation schemes like NRZ and PAM4. Required expertise includes tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS, Momentum, Ansys Lumerical, or COMSOL. The role focuses on the technical challenge of enabling reliable connectivity through advanced photonics components, including MZM, Microring modulators, Ge photodiodes, and dWDM filters to enhance the performance of high-speed optical networks.