The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
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
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- + years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design
- Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in: RF/microwave circuits/systems or electromagnetic theory
- Experience with design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power: amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs
