Principal Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
Core
Designing next-generation RFICs for space and ground infrastructures to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth.
Role type
Principal RF/Analog IC engineer
Builds
RFIC subsystems and circuits for Starmind satellite constellation
Domain
Aerospace / RF/Microwave Integrated Circuit Design
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
RFIC design, SiGe/CMOS process design, circuit simulation (Spectre, ADS, HFSS, Momentum), IC floor planning and layout, package and external parasitic modeling, radio performance characterization, automated test lab equipment development, production testing and qualification
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in EE/CE with RF/Analog/Mixed-signal focus, Ku/K/Ka-band design experience, knowledge of digital communication systems and modulation types (QPSK, APSK, QAM), familiarity with radio test equipment (spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, network analyzers)
Technologies
SiGe, CMOS, Spectre, ADS, HFSS, Momentum
Responsibilities
Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems; Derive specifications for RFIC subsystems; Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/microwave circuits; Work with system architects to partition functions between hardware and software; Perform IC floor planning and layout; Model package and external parasitic components; Evaluate and characterize prototypes; Characterize and analyze full radio performance; Assist in development of automated test lab equipment; Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC