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
BASIC 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
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Strong analog layout skills
Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 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) are required
Able to work independently on challenging problems
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
- Level 1: $105,000.00 - $122,500.00
- Level 2: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00
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.
Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
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.
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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
