About the RoleWe are looking for a Senior MMIC Design Engineer to develop high-performance RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for next-generation satellite communication systems. You will own MMIC designs from architecture and technology selection through tapeout, characterization, and product integration.
Responsibilities - Design and develop power amplifiers (PAs), low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), and RF switches in GaAs and GaN technologies.
- Own designs from architecture and topology selection through schematic design, layout, EM simulation, tapeout, and silicon/MMIC characterization.
- Optimize circuits for output power, efficiency, linearity, noise figure, bandwidth, gain, and robustness.
- Perform RF and electromagnetic simulations, including passive structures, matching networks, interconnects, and package/interface effects.
- Develop test plans and characterize MMICs using RF and millimeter-wave laboratory equipment.
- Correlate measured performance with simulation and drive design improvements.
- Work closely with RF systems, antenna, packaging, and transceiver IC teams to define interfaces and enable system-level integration.
- Contribute to technology evaluation, architecture trades, design methodology, and development of MMIC capabilities from the ground up.
Qualifications - MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in designing RF/millimeter-wave MMICs in GaAs and/or GaN technologies.
- Demonstrated design experience with PAs, LNAs, and/or RF switches, with deep expertise in at least one of these areas.
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including impedance matching, stability, noise, linearity, power handling, and nonlinear behavior.
- Experience with Cadence, Keysight ADS, EM simulation tools, or equivalent RF/MMIC design environments.
- Hands-on experience with RF/mmWave characterization and equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and load-pull systems.
- Experience taking designs through tapeout and measured hardware validation.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with wideband RF/mmWave circuit design techniques.
- PA experience spanning high efficiency, high linearity, and broadband operation.
- Experience designing circuits into the Ka-band and higher millimeter-wave frequency ranges.
- Familiarity with MMIC packaging, RF module integration, thermal considerations, and antenna/array interfaces.
- Experience developing MMICs for phased arrays, satellite communications, aerospace, or other high-reliability applications.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and building new RF/MMIC capabilities from the ground up.
Compensation and Benefits: - Base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $250,000 + equity in the company
- Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
