RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and own “analog-on-top” and “digital-on-top” design verification flows for full-chip simulations of in-house RFICs and RF-SoCs
Develop testbenches and flows to simulate critical interfaces between RFICs/SoCs
Work with designers to improve speed/accuracy of simulations for advanced mixed-signal IPs (PLLs, DACs, ADCs, etc.)
Work with designers to create behavioral models of RF/analog/mixed-mode circuit blocks, and employ these models in chip verification
Work with ATE test engineering team to develop and prototype testplans
Setup and run EM/IR simulations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of research and/or industry experience in the field of integrated circuit design/verification
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in integrated circuit design/verification
Experience with AMS simulation tools and flows
Experience with annotated gate-level simulation within an AMS simulator
Experience in System-Verilog, UVM, Python
Experience in writing behavioral models for analog/mixed-mode IPs in Verilog-A/AMS
Understanding of analog circuit fundamentals, and experience simulating circuits such as LDOs, bandgaps, DACs, ADCs, baseband amplifiers, mixers, RF amplifiers, oscillators, PLLs, etc.
Understanding of combinational logic and basic digital circuit blocks, such as flip-flops, counters, buffers, synchronizers, serializers/de-serializers, etc.; ability to understand RTL and gate-level netlists
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
- Level 1: $125,000.00 - $160,000.00
- Level 2: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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