Senior MMIC Design Engineer

K2 Space Corporation

. Develop high-performance RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for next-generation satellite communication systems .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and developing RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuits, with a strong focus on power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and RF switches using GaAs and GaN technologies. Proficient in circuit optimization, simulation, and characterization, with hands-on experience in RF/mmWave laboratory equipment and design methodologies.

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RF/Millimeter-Wave MMIC DesignGaAs and GaN TechnologiesCadence and Keysight ADSRF Characterization EquipmentU.S. Person Eligibility for ITAR

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Hard Skills

Power Amplifier DesignLow-Noise Amplifier DesignRF Switch DesignCircuit OptimizationElectromagnetic SimulationImpedance MatchingNonlinear Behavior AnalysisTapeout ProcessSilicon CharacterizationWideband RF Circuit Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CadenceKeysight ADSVNASpectrum AnalyzerSignal GeneratorPower MeterLoad-Pull SystemEM Simulation Tools

Industry Keywords

Satellite CommunicationsAerospace ApplicationsHigh-Reliability ApplicationsPhased ArraysKa-Band Frequency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop high-performance RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for next-generation satellite communication systems
Own MMIC designs from architecture and technology selection through tapeout, characterization, and product integration
Design and develop power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and RF switches in GaAs and GaN technologies
Manage schematic design, layout, electromagnetic simulation, tapeout, and silicon/MMIC characterization
Optimize circuits for output power, efficiency, linearity, noise figure, bandwidth, gain, and robustness
Perform RF and electromagnetic simulations of passive structures, matching networks, interconnects, and package/interface effects
Develop test plans and characterize MMICs using RF and millimeter-wave laboratory equipment
Correlate measured performance with simulation and drive design improvements
Collaborate with RF systems, antenna, packaging, and transceiver IC teams on interfaces and system-level integration
Contribute to technology evaluation, architecture trades, design methodology, and development of MMIC capabilities from the ground up

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience designing RF/millimeter-wave MMICs in GaAs and/or GaN technologies
Demonstrated design experience with PAs, LNAs, and/or RF switches, with deep expertise in at least one area
Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, including impedance matching, stability, noise, linearity, power handling, and nonlinear behavior
Experience with Cadence, Keysight ADS, EM simulation tools, or equivalent RF/MMIC design environments
Hands-on experience with RF/mmWave characterization equipment, including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and load-pull systems
Experience taking designs through tapeout and measured hardware validation
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license
Preferred: experience with wideband RF/mmWave circuit design techniques
Preferred: PA experience spanning high efficiency, high linearity, and broadband operation
Preferred: experience designing circuits into the Ka-band and higher millimeter-wave frequency ranges
Preferred: familiarity with MMIC packaging, RF module integration, thermal considerations, and antenna/array interfaces
Preferred: experience developing MMICs for phased arrays, satellite communications, aerospace, or other high-reliability applications
Preferred: experience working in a fast-paced environment and building new RF/MMIC capabilities from the ground up

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in the company
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Other perks
Reasonable accommodation during employment applications or interviews