BAW Device Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)
Core
Develop and optimize thin film bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonators and filter designs using XBAW MEMS technology for RF applications.
Role type
Senior IC device engineer (BAW/MEMS)
Builds
RF filters for Starlink satellite constellation
Domain
Semiconductor devices, RF, MEMS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FEA simulation (COMSOL, HFSS), BAW resonator physics, thin film process integration, statistical analysis of RF test data, equivalent circuit modeling, DOE planning
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering/STEM, 5+ years BAW/MEMS experience, semiconductor device experience, RF circuits and electromagnetics background
Technologies
COMSOL, HFSS, XBAW technology
Responsibilities
Develop and improve FEA setups for BAW resonator simulations and optimization, Improve performance of bulk acoustic wave resonators for RF filter applications, Develop and improve thin film BAW resonator process for better performance, accuracy, high yield, and short cycle time, Support BAW filter design with dimensions and process integration, Define and generate resonator equivalent circuit models for filter design, Plan experimental setups with multiple parameters and analyze RF test results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC