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SpaceX · 2 days ago

Sr. RFIC Layout Designer (Silicon Engineering)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company focused on enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a motivated Sr. RFIC Layout Designer to work on multiple silicon projects, contributing to the design and layout of custom analog and RFIC designs for advanced satellite technology.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with the integrated circuit designers and chip leads to determine the chip floor plan; this includes strategies for power and ground distribution as well as working with packaging engineer to determine pad locations

Accurately estimate the schedule for the layout work and identify areas of complexity that need early investigation

Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitic capacitance in the layout

Perform design rule checking, electrical rule checking and layout versus schematic checks and resolve errors

Perform top-level layout integration with electrostatic discharge structures and pad assembly and perform final tape out (including density fill, running design for manufacturability checks and sharing GDS with the foundry)

Work with EDA suppliers to trial new tools and features

Generate guides and demos for others in the team to showcase improvements in layout technique

Qualification

IC layout designAnalog layout skillsAdvanced node IC layoutsRF block layoutSkill programmingShell scriptingPythonRevision control systemsCircuit designLinux knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering and 5+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer; OR 8+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design in lieu of a degree