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SpaceX · 1 week ago

RFIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a motivated RF/Analog IC engineer to develop next-generation RFICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures, enhancing connectivity globally.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems

Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits

Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes

Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains

Perform IC floor planning and layout

Model package and external parasitic components

Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design

Characterize and analyze full radio performance

Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements

Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems

Qualification

RF integrated circuit designAnalog/Mixed-Signal/RF circuitsSimulation tools SpectreSimulation tools ADSDigital communication systemsRF transceiver architecturesMicrowave frequency characterizationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

2+ years of RF integrated circuit experience

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

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in RF/Analog/Mixed-signal integrated circuit design

Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum

Circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise and power amplifiers

Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM

Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures

RF/microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency range

Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers

Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies