Sr. RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $135,000–$195,000 / yr
Posted: today

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TL;DR · Sr. RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

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Senior IC Layout Designer needed for a leading-edge semiconductor team in Irvine, CA. This role involves designing and optimizing complex integrated circuits with a focus on RFIC layout, ensuring high performance and reliability. Daily tasks include collaborating closely with analog designers to implement circuit designs, conducting detailed layout verification, and adhering to strict design rules and guidelines. Ideal candidates possess strong expertise in analog layout techniques and proficiency in Linux environments. Experience with industry-standard EDA tools is essential, along with a solid background in electrical or computer engineering. This position plays a crucial role in developing cutting-edge RFIC products for high-frequency applications, requiring meticulous attention to detail and an understanding of the latest semiconductor technologies.

Skills

Linux IC layout design Analog layout skills

What you'll do

Design and optimize RFIC layouts for high-performance analog circuits.
Implement detailed layout rules to ensure manufacturability of ICs.
Collaborate with design engineers to integrate new features into existing designs.
Perform post-layout simulations and analysis to verify circuit performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to layout and manufacturing defects.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and 5+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer
Alternatively, 8+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design
Strong analog layout skills required
Working knowledge of Linux operating system
Must meet U.S. Department of State ITAR requirements

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