RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $105,000–$120,000 / yr
Posted: today

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TL;DR · RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

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Join the dynamic IC layout design team at Redmond, WA as a Layout Designer (Level I or II), where you will leverage your strong analog layout skills and working knowledge of Linux to create intricate integrated circuit designs. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge semiconductor products, ensuring adherence to strict design rules and optimizing layouts for performance and manufacturability. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering plus 1+ years of professional experience, or equivalent industry experience. Proficiency in layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and knowledge of CMOS processes are highly valued. This role addresses critical business challenges within the semiconductor domain, requiring precision and innovation at scale.

Skills

Linux IC layout design

What you'll do

Design and implement complex integrated circuit layouts for analog components.
Optimize layout designs to meet performance, power consumption, and area requirements.
Collaborate with design engineers to ensure layout meets specifications and timing constraints.
Utilize CAD tools to create and verify physical designs of ICs.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electrical rules checking (ERC) and design rule checking (DRC).

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
Compliance with U.S. Department of State ITAR requirements

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