RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$105,000–$120,000 / yr
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today

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

The Layout Designer role at a leading semiconductor company in Irvine, CA, involves working closely with the IC design team to create and optimize layouts for complex integrated circuits. As a Level I or II designer, you will leverage your strong analog layout skills to ensure high-quality designs that meet performance specifications while adhering to strict manufacturing constraints. Day-to-day responsibilities include using industry-standard tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Mentor Calibre on Linux systems to create detailed physical layouts for analog and mixed-signal circuits. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering plus 1+ years of professional experience, with an emphasis on hands-on layout design expertise and proficiency in Linux environments. This role addresses critical challenges in the semiconductor industry by focusing on precision and reliability in circuit design at large scale.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement complex analog circuit layouts.
  • Optimize layout designs for performance, area, and power efficiency.
  • Collaborate on the development of new IC design methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with design rules and manufacturing constraints.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to layout and integration.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and 1+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer
  • 3+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design
  • Strong analog layout skills
  • Working knowledge of Linux
  • ITAR compliance required for U.S. Department of State regulations

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