# Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-15
- Apply by: 2026-11-29
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8893577002?gh_jid=8893577002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-sr-silicon-photonics-design-engineer-rfic-engineering/

## About the role

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious photonics design engineer who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering). In this role, you will be developing cutting-edge next-generation PIC for deployment in space and ground infrastructures around the globe. These chips are enabling connectivity in places it has not previously been available, affordable or reliable. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- 5+ years of photonics or electro-optical integrated circuit design
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

Tags: RFIC Engineering

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