Senior RF/Microwave Engineer

3 days ago

Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: Senior RF/Microwave Engineer

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology and exploring new frontiers. As a Senior RF/Microwave Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the RF systems that power our satellites and ground antennas.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop RF systems, including power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters, and PLLs
  • Characterize and analyze system performance, including bit error rate and system noise figure
  • Collaborate with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, modem/DSP, and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains
  • Assess feasibility of various designs in support of architectural definition
  • Derive top-level specifications for RF links and RF and antenna subsystems
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of research and/or industry experience in the areas of RF/microwave circuit design
  • 1+ years of experience using one of the 3D EM simulation tools (CST, HFSS, FEKO, SEMCAD, EMPro, TICRA, or XFDTD)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or electromagnetic theory
  • Experience with design of linear and non-linear circuits, including power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters, and PLLs
  • Thorough understanding of RF passive components
  • Familiar with radio related test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, and network analyzers
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines
Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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