Sr MMIC Design Engineer Silicon Engineering

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. MMIC DESIGN ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING):

At SpaceX were leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink the worlds most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the worlds largest satellite constellation and is providing fast reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design build test and operate all parts of the system thousands of satellites gateways consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing and the software that brings it all together. Weve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlinks potential global impact and are looking for bestinclass engineers to help maximize Starlinks utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

We are seeking a motivated proactive and intellectually curious MMIC Design Engineer who will work alongside worldclass crossdisciplinary teams (systems firmware architecture design validation product engineering). In this role you will be developing cuttingedge nextgeneration MMICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available affordable or reliable. Join us to helpdeliver cuttingedge solutions that will expand the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Derive hardware specifications for the RF system and MMIC blocks
• Develop MMIC products from initial specification to mass production and ensure full compatibility in all aspects of implementation in the system
• Simulate/model MMIC front end circuits (power amplifiers low noise amplifiers switches) at the circuit level and electromagnetic level working with system architects modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains
• Determine how to package and implement MMICs and work with RF engineers and PCB designers to develop packages and/or modules
• Evaluate characterize and analyze full performance of MMIC prototypes
• Assist in the development of automated test equipment for lab measurements
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing of MMIC components and RF systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• 5 years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design
• Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC design of linear and nonlinear circuits such as power amplifiers low noise amplifiers mixers filters and PLLs including full circuit design and layout

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in MMIC design RF/microwave circuits and/or electromagnetic theory
• Deep understanding of theory and MMIC design of RF front end blocks from Sband to Eband frequency ranges
• RF/microwave design tool experience using ADS HFSS AWR or similar
• RF/microwave design in the Ku Ka V and Eband frequency range
• Familiar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers vector signal analyzers vector signal generator network analyzers load pull and probe stations at millimeter wave frequencies
• Knowledge of digital communication systems spread spectrum single and multicarrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK APSK and QAM
• Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems
• Schematic and layout using Altium Designer or other PCB design tools
• Experience in Matlab Python C or equivalent tools for modeling analyzing and automating RF systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
RFIC Engineer/Senior: $160000.00 $220000/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short & longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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