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Principal Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)

SpaceX· Mesh Optical
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

RF/Analog IC engineer for Starmind satellite constellation to power AI compute. Develop next-generation RFICs for space and ground infrastructure, collaborating with systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, and product engineering teams.

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 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
  • Model package and external parasitic components
  • Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design
  • Characterize and analyze full radio performance
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or another engineering discipline
  • 8+ years of RF integrated circuit experience

Skills

Required:RF/analog/mixed-signal circuit designIC floor planning and layoutparasitic modelingRF/microwave testing
Nice to have:Digital communication knowledge
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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