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Sr. PDK Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

Posted 27 days ago

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This role has been open
27 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
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Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Senior PDK Engineer at Akoustis, a subsidiary of SpaceX, you will lead the development of next-generation Process Design Kits (PDKs) for RF filter design. Your role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance design workflows through software innovation and AI automation, while also ensuring high-quality releases of PDKs across multiple EDA tools.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in EDA, PDK development, software engineering, or RF/microwave design
  • 3+ years of object-oriented programming experience

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or software engineering
  • Advanced Python and C++ programming experience
  • Experience creating custom PCells, layout generators, technology files, DRC/LVS rule decks, and device models
  • Experience with microwave, RF, MEMS, or XBAW filter technologies
  • Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools including HFSS

Worth weighing

  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed
  • Remote work not considered; must work onsite
  • ITAR requirements limit applicants to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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