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Sr. High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted about 3 months ago · $165,000.00 - $270,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2345 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Sr. High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer at SpaceX, you will design and model electro-optical ICs and RF/analog circuits for the Starlink network. Your role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge photonic integrated circuits for space and ground infrastructures, ensuring reliable connectivity. You will also be responsible for IC floor planning, layout, and testing, contributing to the advancement of high-speed optical link solutions.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
  • 5+ years of photonics or electro-optical integrated circuit design

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in electro-optics integrated circuit design
  • Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum, Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL
  • Photonics design skills and experience performing analysis and simulation of optical building blocks such as MZM and Microring modulators, Ge Photo diodes, dWDM filters, waveguides, couplers, dividers and polarization management circuitry
  • Electrical circuit design skills and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as high bandwidth modulator drivers, TIAs, CTLEs, filters, low noise and power amplifiers
  • Knowledge of advanced packaging technology for optical engine integration in a co-package optics (CPO) solution

What you get

  • Pay Range: $165,000.00 - $270,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Long hours and weekends may be required to support critical milestones
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in hours

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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