Senior RF Front-End Module Design Engineer

SpaceX

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On-site
Location
Irvine, CARedmond, WASunnyvale, CA
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$165,000–$265,000 / yr
Posted
158 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Senior RF Front-End Module Design Engineer

The Sr. RF Front-End Module Design Engineer joins the RFIC Engineering team to develop cutting-edge RF modules for the Starlink Mobile network. This role involves the specification, material-selection, design, simulation, integration, fabrication, production, measurement, debug, and optimization of compact multi-chip modules containing custom RF front-end components. You will design and develop RF front-end MCMs for 5G NR, LTE, and Wi-Fi applications, integrating RFICs, power management ICs, BAW/SAW filters, and printed passives. Key responsibilities include performing circuit and EM simulations, conducting lab bring-up, and managing laminate and assembly suppliers. Required skills include experience with ADS, HFSS, AWR, MATLAB, and Python. You will solve technical challenges in designing linear and non-linear circuits like power amplifiers, mixers, and filters for satellite broadband systems.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop RF front-end multi-chip modules (MCMs) for 5G NR, LTE, and Wi-Fi applications.
  • Integrate RFICs, power management ICs, filters, and passives into compact MCM designs.
  • Perform detailed circuit and EM simulations, including co-simulation of full modules with sub-components.
  • Conduct lab bring-up, characterization, and debugging of module prototypes to optimize subsequent iterations.
  • Develop ATE test plans and coordinate with OSAT teams on implementation.
  • Perform yield analysis and implement design improvements for high-volume production.
  • Manage laminate and assembly suppliers to ensure production requirements are met.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
  • 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/Microwave engineering or RFIC engineering.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits, BAW/SAW resonators, advanced semiconductor packaging, or electromagnetic theory (preferred).
  • Experience in designing multi-chip RF modules for cellular or Wi-Fi applications (preferred).
  • Familiarity with MCM substrate/packaging technologies, manufacturing processes, and BAW filter design (preferred).
  • Experience in design of linear and non-linear circuits, module/RF design using ADS/HFSS/AWR, and Python programming (preferred).
  • Familiarity with radio test equipment and characterizing radio performance for cellular and Wi-Fi systems (preferred).

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