Sr. RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong analog layout skills
- Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 22nm, 16nm, 7nm, 5nm or below
- Experience in layout of circuits with frequencies up to 50GHz
- Experience in layout of sensitive RF blocks such as low noise amplifiers, voltage controlled oscillators and mixers
- Experience with skill programming
- Experience with shell scripting, Perl, Python or similar language
- Experience managing revision control systems
- Experience with circuit design
- Understanding of layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation
- Working knowledge of Linux
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are required
- Able to work independently on challenging problems
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range: Layout Designer/Senior: $135,000.00 - $195,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.