SpaceX · 1 day ago
Sr. MMIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company, dedicated to enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a motivated and proactive Sr. MMIC Design Engineer to develop cutting-edge next-generation MMICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures, working alongside cross-disciplinary teams to maximize the utility of Starlink’s broadband internet system.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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 MMIC’s, 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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 non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs, including full circuit design and layout
Preferred
MS 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 S-band to E-band frequency ranges
RF/microwave design tool experience using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar
RF/microwave design in the Ku, Ka, V and E-band 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 multi-carrier 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
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
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2026-01-01Undisclosed
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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