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Sr. RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX· RFIC Engineering
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Redmond, WA$140k - $235kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior-level RFIC layout engineer leading the discipline of layout within SpaceX’s IC design team, collaborating with RFIC/mixed-signal designers on full-chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs for Starlink hardware, with emphasis on advanced nodes, high-frequency RF blocks, and integration 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 engineer 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 and 5+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer; OR 8+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design in lieu of a degree

Skills

Required:Analog layoutRF/mixed-signal layoutLayout for high-frequency designs
Nice to have:Programming/scriptingRevision control

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • employee stock purchase plan (discount)
  • potential discretionary bonuses
  • shuttle service from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Monday to Friday)
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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