Sr. BAW Device Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)
Core
Develop and optimize thin film bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonators and FEA simulations to enhance RF filter performance for Starlink satellite systems.
Role type
Senior IC device engineer (BAW/MEMS)
Builds
RF filters for Starlink satellite constellation
Domain
Aerospace + RF/MEMS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
FEA simulation (COMSOL, HFSS), BAW resonator physics, thin film process integration, statistical analysis of DOE, equivalent circuit modeling, semiconductor device development
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering/STEM, 10+ years in BAW/MEMS technology, 10+ years in semiconductor devices, RF circuit design, electromagnetics
Technologies
COMSOL, HFSS
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 and yield, Support BAW filter design with dimensions and process integration, Define and generate resonator equivalent circuit models, Plan experimental setups with multiple parameters, Perform scientific and statistical analysis of RF test results, Support problem solving in filter design, reliability, and yield improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC