SpaceX Starlink
Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
Redmond, WA · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 hours ago
PythonC++MATLABPCB DesignAltiumElectrical EngineeringRF EngineeringTest AutomationVoIPResearchCommunication
About the role
- Starlink is the world's most advanced broadband internet system, and the world's largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide.
- The Starlink Mobile network expands Starlink's vision by providing global cellular connectivity from space.
- We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink's utility for communities and businesses around the globe.
Responsibilities
- Design RF/microwave circuits, MMICs, passive/printed components, substrates, transitions, chip breakouts, matching networks, and packages (e.g. QFN, BGA)
- Design RF modules and SiPs, consisting of RFICs, BAW/SAW filters, SMDs, printed passives, etc.
- Develop hardware (PCBAs, coupons, sockets) and procure the necessary test equipment for complete RF component characterization and qualification (probing, bench testing, ESD testing, HTOL, etc.)
- 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design
- Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
- At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink and Starlink Mobile.
- RF/Microwave engineer to help develop cutting-edge RFICs, MMICs, RF modules, and System-in-Package (SiP) solutions for deployment in Starlink's satellites, ground infrastructure, and user terminals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience with design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs
- Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM
Skills
- Master's degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits/systems or electromagnetic theory
- Thorough understanding of RF passive components and EM principles
- MMIC and/or RFIC design (full cycle) experience
- Module/SiP design (full cycle) experience
- RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar
- Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
- Familiar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers
- Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies
- Python programming experience for test automation
Company info
- 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.
- We are seeking a motivated and technically excellent Sr.
- We are working on next-generation hardware with operating frequencies ranging from cellular to mmWave.
Visa & Work Authorization
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