SpaceX Starlink

Sr. MMIC Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

Redmond, WA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 17 hours ago

PythonC++MATLABPCB DesignAltiumElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingRF EngineeringResearchCommunication

About the role

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.

Develop MMIC products from initial specification to mass production and ensure full compatibility in all aspects of implementation in the system
Determine how to package and implement MMIC's, and work with RF engineers and PCB designers to develop packages and/or modules
5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design
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

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
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
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
Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling, analyzing and automating RF systems
Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide.
These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has previously not been available, affordable or reliable.

This listing is sourced directly from SpaceX Starlink's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.