RFIC Engineer

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
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
• 1+ years of RF integrated circuit experience
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary
• Willingness to travel for off-site testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering
• Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum
• Experience with phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise and power amplifiers
• Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, and modulation types (QPSK, APSK, QAM)
• Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures
• Deep understanding of MMIC design of RF front end blocks from S-band to W-band
• Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, and network analyzers

About the Company

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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.