Sr. RFIC Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

SR. RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) 

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 5+ years of RF integrated circuit experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 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 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

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

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.