RFIC Layout Designer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $115,000–$155,000 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
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 infrastructures. This role involves leading the layout discipline at the technical level, collaborating with RFIC and mixed-signal designers on full chip layouts of custom analog designs. Key responsibilities include determining floor plans, managing power and ground distribution, performing design rule checks, and executing top-level integration including density fill and tape out. The candidate will work with EDA suppliers to test new tools while creating technical guides for the team. Required skills include experience in advanced node IC layouts like 7nm or below, high-frequency circuits up to 50GHz, and sensitive RF blocks such as low noise amplifiers. Technical competencies include skill programming, shell scripting, Perl, Python, Linux, and managing revision control systems to solve complex integration challenges.

Skills

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

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.
Complete top-level layout integration including ESD structures, pad assembly, and final tape out.
Collaborate with EDA suppliers to test 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.
Strong analog layout skills including matching, minimizing parasitic capacitance, and noise isolation.
Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 22nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below.
Experience laying out circuits with frequencies up to 50GHz and sensitive RF blocks like LNAs, VCOs, and mixers.
Proficiency in skill programming, shell scripting (Perl, Python), and Linux environments.
Ability to manage revision control systems and perform DRC, ERC, and LVS checks.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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