RFIC Layout Designer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $105,000–$145,000 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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The RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering) joins a cross-disciplinary team to develop advanced silicon for space and ground infrastructure. Working on multiple projects involving mixed signal architectures and low power designs, the designer leads the layout discipline at a technical level. Key responsibilities include determining chip floor plans with designers, estimating schedules, performing custom RF and analog circuit block layouts while minimizing parasitic capacitance, and executing top-level integration including ESD structures and pad assembly. The role requires expertise in advanced nodes like 7nm or 5nm, handling frequencies up to 50GHz, and designing sensitive blocks such as low noise amplifiers and mixers. Required skills include Linux, shell scripting, Perl, Python, and skill programming. The candidate will also perform DRC/LVS checks, manage revision control systems, and collaborate with EDA suppliers to trial new tools for complex integrated circuit designs.

Skills

RFIC Layout Analog Layout IC Design mixed signal Python Perl Shell Scripting Linux Revision Control Circuit Design

What you'll do

Determine chip floor plans including power distribution strategies and pad locations with packaging engineers.
Estimate layout work schedules and identify complex areas requiring early investigation.
Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks while minimizing parasitic capacitance and ensuring matching.
Execute design rule checks, electrical rule checks, and layout versus schematic verifications to resolve errors.
Manage top-level layout integration including ESD structures, pad assembly, and final tape-out procedures.
Collaborate with EDA suppliers to test and implement new tools and features.
Create guides and demonstrations to showcase improved layout techniques for the team.

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 in lieu of a degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.
Strong analog layout skills and experience with advanced node IC layouts (22nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below).
Experience in layout of circuits with frequencies up to 50GHz and sensitive RF blocks like LNAs, VCOs, and mixers.
Proficiency in skill programming and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
Working knowledge of Linux and experience managing revision control systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently on challenging problems.

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