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Principal RFIC Engineer (Starshield Silicon)

SpaceX· Starshield Satellite Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$210k - $340kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

RFIC design engineer role on SpaceX Starshield team, developing next-generation RFICs for space and ground infrastructure, collaborating with system architects and ASIC teams, with fast-paced iterative development for national security applications.

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. Model package and external parasitic components
  • 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 of the RFIC components and systems

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:RF circuit design and analysis
Nice to have:Simulation toolsRF front end MMIC designRF transceiver architecturesTest and measurementCollaboration

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • discretionary bonuses and potential long-term incentives
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • paid sick leave
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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