Sr. RFIC Design Engineer
Company : SpaceX
Location : Inglewood, CA, 90303
Posted Date : 4 November 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Information Design & Documentation
Occupation : Design Engineer
Job Details
Sr. RFIC Design Engineer
SpaceX is developing technologies to make human life on Mars possible. As a RFIC Design Engineer on the Starshield team, you will be working on advanced development programs in support of U.S. National Security. In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation RFICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe.
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
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- 5+ years of professional 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
- 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
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
- 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
Compensation and Benefits: Pay range:
RFIC Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year
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. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $15,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
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, stock options, 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 & 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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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