BAW Device Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)
Core
Developing and improving XBAW (thin film bulk acoustic wave) resonators and supporting RF filter designs for Starlink satellites using FEM simulations and experimental DOE.
Role type
Device Engineer (RF/MEMS)
Builds
RF filters for Starlink satellite constellation
Domain
Aerospace / RF / MEMS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FEM simulations (COMSOL, HFSS), BAW resonator physics, RF circuits, electromagnetics, statistical analysis of characterization data, equivalent circuit modeling, process integration, semiconductor device experience
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering/STEM, 5+ years in BAW/MEMS technology, 5+ years in semiconductor devices, process experience, RF BAW resonator technology development, RF circuits and electromagnetics background, statistical analysis of DoE data
Technologies
COMSOL, HFSS
Responsibilities
Develop and improve FEA setups for BAW resonator simulations and optimization, Improve the performance of bulk acoustic wave resonators for RF filter applications, Develop and improve thin film bulk acoustic wave resonator process for better performance, accuracy, high yield as well as short cycle time, Support BAW filter design with dimensions and process integration, Define and generate resonator equivalent circuit models to be used in filter design, Plan experimental setups with multiple parameters, Scientific and statistical analysis of RF test results of BAW resonators, Support problem solving in filter design, reliability, and yield improvement
Seniority
Mid-level IC