RFIC Layout Engineer: High‑Frequency Analog for Space

United States Digital Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an RFIC Layout Designer to join our RFIC engineering team. You will collaborate with IC designers to plan chip floor layouts, optimize power/ground networks, and address parasitics in RF/analog blocks.

The role requires strong analog layout skills, experience with 50GHz+ circuits, and proficiency in Python/Perl scripting, Linux, and version control. Willingness to extend hours to meet milestones and work on-site in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or 1+ years of pro IC layout exp; OR 3+ years of pro IC layout exp in lieu of degree.
• Strong analog layout skills and experience with advanced node IC layouts.
• Experience with circuits up to 50GHz and RF block layouts.
• Experience with shell scripting, Python or Perl; Linux familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Determine chip floor plan with IC designers and chip leads, including power/ground strategies and pad locations.
• Estimate schedule for layout work and identify complex areas early for investigation.
• Perform layout of RF and analog blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitic capacitance.
• Conduct DRC/EQ checks and LVS; resolve layout vs schematic discrepancies.
• Top-level layout integration with ESD structures and pad assembly; perform final tape out and density fill.
• Collaborate with EDA suppliers to trial new tools and features.
• Generate guides and demos to showcase layout technique improvements.

Skills

Analog layout

RF layout

High-frequency design (50GHz)

IC design experience

Scripting (Python, Perl)

Linux

Version control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

3+ years of IC layout design experience in lieu of degree

Tools

GDSII

EDA tools

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an RFIC Layout Designer to join our RFIC engineering team. You will collaborate with IC designers to plan chip floor layouts, optimize power/ground networks, and address parasitics in RF/analog blocks.

The role requires strong analog layout skills, experience with 50GHz+ circuits, and proficiency in Python/Perl scripting, Linux, and version control. Willingness to extend hours to meet milestones and work on-site in California.