Sr. RF Front-End Module Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $160,000–$225,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Sr. RF Front-End Module Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

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Join our RFIC Engineering team as a Senior RF Front-End Module Design Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced RF modules for Starlink Mobile. You will be responsible for designing and integrating custom RF front-end components into compact multi-chip modules, including RFICs, power management ICs, and BAW/SAW filters, while collaborating with designers and engineers across various disciplines. Key tasks include detailed circuit and EM simulations, lab bring-up, characterization, and yield analysis to optimize high-volume production. Proficiency in tools like ADS, HFSS, AWR, MATLAB, and Python is essential, along with a strong background in RF/Microwave engineering and experience with BAW filter design and MCM substrate technologies.

Skills

ADS HFSS AWR MATLAB Python BAW SAW RFIC LTE Wi-Fi MCM EM Docker CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop RF front-end MCMs for 5G NR, LTE, and Wi-Fi applications.
Integrate various components into compact multi-chip modules (MCMs).
Specify performance criteria and design custom passives for module laminates.
Perform detailed circuit and EM simulations of full module with sub-components.
Conduct lab bring-up, characterization, and debugging of module prototypes.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in RF/Microwave or RFIC engineering
Master’s degree or PhD in relevant engineering discipline with emphasis on RF/microwave circuits/systems, BAW/SAW resonators, advanced semiconductor packaging, or electromagnetic theory
Experience designing multi-chip RF modules for cellular and Wi-Fi applications
Familiarity with MCM substrate/packaging technologies and manufacturing processes
Expertise in BAW filter design and thorough understanding of RF passive components and EM principles
Proficiency in module/RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar tools
Experience characterizing radio performance for cellular and Wi-Fi systems

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