Senior RFIC Layout Designer: High‑Frequency Analog

SpaceX; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Irvine, CA, seeks a motivated SR. RFIC LAYOUT DESIGNER to join their team. This role involves working on custom analog and RFIC designs for advanced silicon projects aimed at enhancing deployment in space and terrestrial applications. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering with at least 5 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $195,000 per year, alongside substantial benefits including health coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer.
• Understanding of layout considerations for device matching, coupling and noise isolation.

Responsibilities

• Determine the chip floor plan and distribution strategies.
• Estimate the layout schedule and identify complexities.
• Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks.
• Design rule checking and layout versus schematic checks.
• Conduct top-level layout integration with ESD structures.

Skills

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

Experience with skill programming

Experience with shell scripting, Perl, Python or similar language

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Linux

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Irvine, CA, seeks a motivated SR. RFIC LAYOUT DESIGNER to join their team. This role involves working on custom analog and RFIC designs for advanced silicon projects aimed at enhancing deployment in space and terrestrial applications. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering with at least 5 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $195,000 per year, alongside substantial benefits including health coverage and stock options.