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Sr. RFIC Layout Designer (Starshield Silicon)

SpaceX· Starshield Satellite Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$140k - $205k + equity + bonusfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior RFIC Layout Engineer on the Starshield team working on advanced development programs for U.S. National Security, focusing on full-chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs and leading the layout discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Work with IC designers and chip leads to determine chip floor plan, power/ground distribution, and pad locations with packaging engineers
  • Accurately estimate layout schedule and identify complex areas for early investigation
  • Perform layout of custom RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitic capacitance
  • 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; perform final tape-out (density fill, DFM checks, share GDS with foundry)
  • Work with EDA suppliers to trial new tools and features
  • Generate guides and demos to showcase improvements in layout technique

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or 8+ years of professional experience with IC layout design in lieu of a degree
  • 5+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer

Skills

Required:Analog layoutRF/mixed-signal design collaborationCommunication
Nice to have:RFIC/layout in advanced nodesProgrammingRevision controlLinuxIndependent problem solving

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 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
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid sick leave per policy
  • ITAR-related premium differential for active clearance (up to $20,000 annually)
  • Other discounts and perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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