Hiring: Sr. MMIC Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Company: SpaceX Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:32:57 Target Skills & Keywords : ASIC, C++, Firmware, Linear, MATLAB, PCB, Python About the job Experience: •Comprehensive expertise in theory and MMIC design of RF front end blocks, from S-band to E-band frequency ranges •RF/microwave design tool experience using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar •RF/microwave design in the Ku, Ka, V and E-band frequency range •Familiar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers, load pull and probe stations at millimeter wave frequencies •Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM Required Skills: •Derive hardware specifications for the RF system and MMIC blocks •Develop MMIC products from initial specification to mass production and ensure full compatibility in all aspects of implementation in the system •Simulate/model MMIC front end circuits (power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, switches) at the circuit level and electromagnetic level, working with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains •Determine how to package and implement MMIC’s, and work with RF engineers and PCB designers to develop packages and/or modules •Evaluate, characterize, and analyze full performance of MMIC prototypes •Assist in the development of automated test equipment for lab measurements •Interface directly with manufacturing engineers on production testing of MMIC components and RF systems Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline •5+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design •Demonstrated capacity to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones •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. Learn more about the ITAR here. •MS or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in MMIC design, RF/microwave circuits, and/or electromagnetic theory Compensation: •$165,000 - $270,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!