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RFIC Engineer (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As an RFIC Design Engineer on the Starshield team, you will work on advanced development programs supporting U.S. National Security, focusing on the development of next-generation RFICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures.
Computer Software
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, GaAs, GaN, 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
Own packaging prototypes, product development, and release to production. Model package and external parasitic components
Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
1+ years of RF integrated circuit experience
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
Willingness to travel for off-site testing
An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
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
Deep understanding of theory and MMIC design of RF front end blocks, from S-band to W-band frequency ranges
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
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
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