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BAW Filter Design Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX· Akoustis - Starlink
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

BAW Filter Design Engineer at Akoustis (SpaceX subsidiary) focusing on designing, developing, and integrating BAW filters for Starlink, leveraging XBAW MEMS thin-film technology to enable high-performance RF solutions for SpaceX’s satellite internet constellation.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for designing and developing BAW filters from concept to production, including specification definition, simulation, characterization, front-end and back-end testing, architecture design, and performance optimization
  • Perform advanced EM simulations using tools such as HFSS, ADS, or COMSOL to model BAW filter performance, optimize designs, and ensure manufacturability
  • Design RF modules integrating BAW filters, including layout, packaging, and integration with other RF components such as amplifiers, switches, and antennas
  • Optimize filter performance for key metrics such as insertion loss, return loss, bandwidth, and out-of-band rejection, while meeting size and cost constraints
  • Work closely with process engineers, layout designers, and system architects to ensure seamless integration of BAW filters into larger RF systems
  • Develop test plans, perform RF measurements, and validate filter performance using tools like network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
  • Create detailed design reports, simulation results, and technical documentation to support design reviews and production handoff
  • Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in BAW technology, contributing to the development of next-generation RF solutions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with RF, antenna, or communication systems (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)
  • Experience in EM simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, CST, ADS, or COMSOL)
  • Experience with radio test and measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, and network analyzers

Skills

Required:RF filter designEM simulationRF measurements
Nice to have:RF module integrationScripting for automation
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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