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RFIC Layout Designer (Starshield Silicon)

SpaceX· Starshield Satellite Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$105k - $150k + bonusfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

RFIC Layout Engineer on the Starshield team, working on advanced development programs for U.S. National Security. Lead the discipline of layout, collaborating with RFIC/mixed signal designers on full chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs, in a multi-project environment focused on integration, low power, and advanced silicon technology for space and ground infrastructures.

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 engineers 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or 3+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design in lieu of a degree
  • 1+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer

Skills

Required:Analog IC layout
Nice to have:Advanced node IC layoutsRF circuit layoutProgramming / scriptingVersion controlCircuit designDevice matching / noise isolationLinuxCommunicationIndependent problem solving

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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