IC Layout Engineer

4 weeks ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States SpaceX Full time

Job Title: IC Layout Engineer

Job Summary:

SpaceX is seeking an experienced IC Layout Engineer to join our team. As an IC Layout Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing custom analog and RF circuit blocks for our advanced silicon technology.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with integrated circuit designers and chip leads to determine the chip floor plan, including strategies for power and ground distribution.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
  • 1+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer or 3+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design.
  • 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).
  • Able to work independently on challenging problems.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones.

Compensation and Benefits:

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.



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