High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
Core
Designing and developing high-speed electro-optical integrated circuits (EIC/PIC) for Starlink satellite and ground infrastructure to enable global broadband connectivity.
Role type
Senior IC analog/mixed-signal/RF engineer (silicon photonics)
Builds
High-speed optical links and electro-optical components for space and ground systems
Domain
Aerospace / Silicon Photonics / RFIC
Required skills
SiGe/FDSOI/silicon bulk CMOS circuit design, MZM and laser diode driver design, TIA and Ge Photo diode modeling, IC floor planning and layout, high-speed SerDes architecture (80Gbps+), mmWave/broadband analog design, optical building block characterization, C/C++ or Python programming
Preferred skills
Master's/PhD in EE/Physics, experience with Spectre/ADS/HFSS/Momentum/Ansys Lumerical/COMSOL, knowledge of silicon photonics (Microring modulators, dWDM filters, waveguides), advanced packaging technology, familiarity with NRZ/PAM4 modulation schemes, experience with high-speed test equipment (spectrum analyzers, BERTs, oscilloscopes)
Technologies
SiGe, FDSOI, silicon bulk CMOS, Spectre, ADS, HFSS, Momentum, Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL
Responsibilities
Design and simulate drivers for MZM and laser diodes; Design and analyze TIAs and derive models for PDs; Derive specifications for the entire electro-optical system; Perform IC floor planning and layout; Evaluate and characterize electrical and optical building blocks; Assist in developing automated test setups; Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
