RF Silicon Software Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
Core
Creating low-level software infrastructure to drive custom RF silicon for Starlink satellites, ground infrastructure, and user terminals.
Role type
Senior IC embedded software engineer (RFIC)
Builds
Production-ready software driver libraries and hardware test platforms for RF silicon
Domain
Aerospace / Wireless communications / RFIC
Required skills
C, C++, Python, embedded software development, hardware-in-the-loop testing, debugging, performance optimization, unit testing, FPGA design, HDLs, low-level register access, schematic reading, PCB layout familiarity
Preferred skills
Real-world application deployment experience, electronics fundamentals, RF communication systems knowledge, lab equipment troubleshooting, creative problem-solving
Technologies
C, C++, Python, SystemVerilog, FPGA
Responsibilities
Bring up new RF silicon as the first engineer to power up chips; Design and build modular, reusable production-ready software driver libraries; Design and build hardware test platforms (HTIL/HIL) and create automated integration tests; Support software integration into flight software teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
