Sr. RF Front-End Module Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000.00 - $225,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 2362 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
- 2026-10-29
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
The Sr. RF Front-End Module Design Engineer at SpaceX will focus on developing RF modules for the Starlink Mobile network. Responsibilities include designing and integrating RF components, conducting simulations, managing suppliers, and optimizing prototypes for high-volume production.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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 research and/or industry experience in RF/Microwave engineering or RFIC engineering
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits/systems, BAW/SAW resonators, advanced semiconductor packaging, or electromagnetic theory
- Experience in designing multi-chip RF modules for cellular or Wi-Fi applications
- Familiar with MCM substrate/packaging technologies (e.g. double-sided BGA), and manufacturing processes
- BAW filter design experience
- Thorough understanding of RF passive components and EM principles
What you get
- Pay Range: $165,000.00 - $270,000.00
- 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
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to meet critical project milestones
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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