SpaceX
BAW Filter Design Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)
About this role
Design and develop BAW (Bulk Acoustic Wave) RF filters for Starlink satellite systems, from concept through production. This role involves electromagnetic simulations, RF module integration, performance optimization, and testing to create next-generation RF solutions using proprietary XBAW technology.
What you'll do
- Design BAW filters from concept to production including specification, simulation, characterization, and performance optimization
- Perform advanced EM simulations using HFSS, ADS, or COMSOL to model filter performance and ensure manufacturability
- Design RF modules integrating BAW filters with other components such as amplifiers, switches, and antennas
- Optimize filter performance for insertion loss, return loss, bandwidth, and rejection while meeting size and cost constraints
- Develop test plans, perform RF measurements, and validate performance using network and spectrum analyzers
- Collaborate with process engineers, layout designers, and system architects on BAW filter integration
What they're looking for
- RF filter design and architecture
- EM simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, COMSOL, CST)
- RF measurement equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers)
- RF/antenna engineering fundamentals
- 5G or Wi-Fi RF front-end module design
- MEMS fabrication processes
- Python or MATLAB scripting
- Mixed-signal circuit co-simulation
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing RF filters—what specific metrics did you optimize for and what trade-offs did you navigate?
- Describe your hands-on experience with EM simulation tools; which have you used most extensively and for what applications?