RFIC Layout Designer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $105,000–$122,500 / yr
Posted: 59 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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RFIC Layout Designer (Starshield Silicon) joins the Starshield team to support advanced development programs involving integrated circuit design for space and ground infrastructures. Working within a cross-disciplinary team, you will lead 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 chip floor plans, managing power and ground distribution, performing layout for RF blocks to minimize parasitic capacitance, and executing design rule checks. You will also manage tape-outs and trial new tools from EDA suppliers. The role requires expertise in advanced node IC layouts, high-frequency circuits up to 50GHz, and sensitive RF blocks like low noise amplifiers. Required skills include Linux, skill programming, shell scripting, Perl, Python, and experience with revision control systems for complex mixed signal architectures.

Skills

RFIC LAYOUT Analog Layout mixed signal IC Design Python Perl Shell Scripting Linux Revision Control tape out 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 checking, electrical rule checking, and layout versus schematic checks to resolve errors.
Manage top-level layout integration including ESD structures, pad assembly, and final tape out processes.
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 or 3+ years of professional experience in IC layout design.
At least 1 year of professional experience as an IC layout designer.
Strong analog layout skills and understanding of device matching, coupling, and noise isolation.
Experience with advanced node IC layouts (16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below) and high-frequency circuits up to 50GHz.
Experience designing sensitive RF blocks such as low noise amplifiers, voltage-controlled oscillators, and mixers.
Proficiency in Linux, shell scripting, Perl, Python, and skill programming.
Ability to manage revision control systems and perform design rule checking.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for export control authorizations.

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