Sr. High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Verified today
Sr. High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
SpaceX is developing Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation delivering fast, reliable broadband to millions of users. We design, build, test and operate all parts of the system: thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that integrates it all. We need senior IC engineers to help expand Starlink's performance and capabilities globally.
You will develop cutting-edge next-generation photonics ICs and electrical ICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructure. These chips enable connectivity in places it has not previously been available, affordable or reliable.
Responsibilities
- Design, simulate and model electro-optical building blocks for silicon photonics solutions
- Design, simulate and model RF, analog and mixed-signal circuits and systems
- Derive specifications for photonics IC and electrical IC subsystems and circuits
- Develop analog, mixed-signal, RF and microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes
- Work with system architects, DSP, electro-optics and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software
- Perform IC floor planning and layout
- Model package and external parasitic components
- Evaluate, characterize and measure electrical and optical building blocks of high-speed optical link solutions
- Assist in development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements
- Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of EIC and PIC components
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- 5+ years of photonics or electro-optical integrated circuit design
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with emphasis in electro-optics integrated circuit design
- Experience with simulation tools: Spectre, ADS, HFSS, Momentum, Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL
- Photonics design skills and analysis of optical building blocks: MZM and microring modulators, Ge photodiodes, dWDM filters, waveguides, couplers, dividers, polarization management circuitry
- Electrical circuit design and simulation of linear and non-linear circuits: high bandwidth modulator drivers, TIAs, CTLEs, filters, low noise and power amplifiers
- Knowledge of advanced packaging technology for optical engine integration in co-package optics (CPO) solutions
- Experience with wideband circuit designs supporting high-speed SerDes links exceeding 100 Gbps with bandwidth in 10s of GHz
- Familiarity with high-speed SerDes architecture, modulation schemes (NRZ and PAM4), and link protocols
- Familiarity with optical and radio test equipment: spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generators, high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs
- Experience characterizing EIC and PIC performance for high-speed optical SerDes
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
- Based in Palo Alto, CA or Redmond, WA
Compensation
Level 3: $175,000 to $280,000 base salary. Actual level and salary determined on case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience.
Total rewards include long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards), potential discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.
ITAR Requirements
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.