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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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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
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Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering) joins a cross-disciplinary team to develop next-generation photonic integrated circuits for space and ground infrastructure. The role involves designing, analyzing, and simulating optical building blocks like MZM, Microring modulators, Ge photodiodes, and waveguides across silicon photonics and InGaAs/InP platforms. Responsibilities include deriving specifications for PIC systems, modeling package optical interfaces, performing IC floor planning, and characterizing high-speed optical link components. The engineer will collaborate with system architects and ASIC engineers to partition hardware and software functions while assisting in automated test equipment development. Required expertise includes experience with Lumerical, COMSOL, and HFSS simulation tools. Preferred skills include proficiency in Spectre or ADS, knowledge of co-package optics, and experience with high-speed SerDes links exceeding 100Gbps data rates using NRZ/PAM4 modulation schemes for advanced networking connectivity.