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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
Level 3: $165,000.00 - $270,000.00
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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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