Join K2 Space as a Senior MMIC Design Engineer to develop high-performance RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for satellite communication systems.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 13 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design and develop power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and RF switches
- Own designs from architecture and topology selection through tapeout
- Optimize circuits for output power, efficiency, linearity, noise figure
- Develop test plans and characterize MMICs using RF laboratory equipment
- Work closely with RF systems, antenna, packaging, and transceiver IC teams
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in designing RF/millimeter-wave MMICs
- MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Demonstrated design experience with PAs, LNAs, and/or RF switches
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals
- Experience with Cadence, Keysight ADS, EM simulation tools
Nice to have
- Experience with wideband RF/mmWave circuit design techniques
- PA experience spanning high efficiency, high linearity, and broadband operation
- Experience designing circuits into the Ka-band and higher millimeter-wave frequency ranges
- Familiarity with MMIC packaging and RF module integration
- Experience developing MMICs for phased arrays or satellite communications
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior MMIC Design Engineer at K2 Space is responsible for developing high-performance RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for advanced satellite communication systems, overseeing the entire design process from architecture to product integration. Key skills include expertise in GaAs and GaN technologies, with a focus on power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and RF switches, as well as proficiency in simulation tools like Cadence and Keysight ADS. This role is suited for experienced engineers with a strong background in RF design and a collaborative mindset, particularly those who thrive in fast-paced environments. K2 Space is positioned for significant growth, with ambitious pl
Joblaze insights
- Listed 6 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 19, 2026. Last confirmed on K2 Space's careers page September 25, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at K2 Space: Seattle, WA.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 61% of 23 comparable senior other roles in United States that list RF we track (median $160,000 across 9 companies).
- RF appears in 2.2% of 2253 comparable senior other roles in United States; Keysight ADS appears in 0.1% of 2253 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior MMIC Design Engineer role remote?
- Yes — K2 Space lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- K2 Space lists $170,000–$250,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior MMIC Design Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cadence, GaAs, GaN, Keysight ADS, RF, millimeter-wave.
- What seniority level is this role?
- K2 Space targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior MMIC Design Engineer role at K2 Space.
From the original posting
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior MMIC Design Engineer to develop high-performance RF and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for next-generation satellite communication systems. You will own MMIC designs from architecture and technology selection through tapeout, characterization, and product integration.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop power amplifiers (PAs), low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), and RF switches in GaAs and GaN technologies.
- Own designs from architecture and topology selection through schematic design, layout, EM simulation, tapeout, and silicon/MMIC characterization.
- Optimize circuits for output power, efficiency, linearity, noise figure, bandwidth, gain, and robustness.
- Perform RF and electromagnetic simulations, including 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.
- Work closely with RF systems, antenna, packaging, and transceiver IC teams to define interfaces and enable system-level integration.
- Contribute to technology evaluation, architecture trades, design methodology, and development of MMIC capabilities from the ground up.
Qualifications
- MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in 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 of these areas.
- 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 and equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and load-pull systems.
- Experience taking designs through tapeout and measured hardware validation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with wideband RF/mmWave circuit design techniques.
- PA experience spanning high efficiency, high linearity, and broadband operation.
- Experience designing circuits into the Ka-band and higher millimeter-wave frequency ranges.
- Familiarity with MMIC packaging, RF module integration, thermal considerations, and antenna/array interfaces.
- Experience developing MMICs for phased arrays, satellite communications, aerospace, or other high-reliability applications.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and building new RF/MMIC capabilities from the ground up.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary range for this role is $170,000 – $250,000 + equity in the company
- Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
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