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Sr. RF/Microwave Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX· RFIC Engineering
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Redmond, WA$165k - $270kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior RF/Microwave engineer to develop RFICs, MMICs, RF modules, and SiP solutions for Starlink satellites, ground infrastructure, and user terminals, spanning cellular to mmWave frequencies.

Responsibilities

  • Design RF/microwave circuits, MMICs, passive/printed components, substrates, transitions, chip breakouts, matching networks, and packages (e.g. QFN, BGA)
  • Design RF modules and SiPs, consisting of RFICs, BAW/SAW filters, SMDs, printed passives, etc.
  • Test RF components (RFIC, MMICs, Modules) in the lab
  • Develop hardware (PCBAs, coupons, sockets) and procure the necessary test equipment for complete RF component characterization and qualification (probing, bench testing, ESD testing, HTOL, etc.)
  • Derive RF system and RF block specifications
  • Work with manufacturing engineers and customer teams on production test and debug of RF assemblies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design

Skills

Required:RF/microwave circuit designMMIC/RFIC design (full cycle)
Nice to have:Module/SiP design (full cycle)Schematic and layout toolsRF/microwave design toolsProgramming for modeling/testingRF test equipment

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation (3 weeks)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • shuttle service from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office
  • various discounts and perks
Last updated Jul 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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