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RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA · posted 111 days ago

In short: RFIC Layout Designer (RFIC Engineering) at SpaceX in Redmond, WA, posted 111 days ago.

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The job

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Employer	SpaceX
Location	Redmond, Washington
Field	Marketing, Media and Creative › Design and UX
Level	not stated
Source category	RFIC Engineering
Posted	2026-07-21 (111 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

RFIC LAYOUT DESIGNER (RFIC ENGINEERING)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

We are seeking motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineers who will work alongside world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems architecture, ASIC design, firmware, pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation, product engineering, manufacturing/production, and more). In this role, you will be on a team working on multiple silicon projects that are driving more integration, lower power, mixed signal architectures and advanced silicon technology for deployment in space and ground infrastructures. You will be an integral part of the IC design team and lead the discipline of layout at the technical level, and will work with RFIC/mixed signal designers on full chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Strong analog layout skills
Experience in advanced node IC layouts such as 22nm, 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:

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00
Level 2: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00

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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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.

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The city

The job is in Redmond, WA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Redmond compares. Among the 80 largest places in Washington, Redmond is #17 by population, #4 for college degrees (#1 = most), #77 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #6 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, King County, is #1 of 39 counties for average pay ($132,279).

The place in numbers

Redmond has 77,353 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.0% of the population of Washington. It covers 17 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 4,668 people per square mile. The median age is 35.0, 9% younger than the state median (35.0 against 38.3).

Housing

The median gross rent is $2,409 a month (rent plus utilities), 37% above the state median ($2,409 against $1,760). Over a year that is 17.8% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $1,167,800, which is 7.2 times the median household income ($162,560); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 43.2% of households own their home, 32% below the state average (43.2% against 63.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area has 2,086,210 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $72,610 a year, 42% above the national median ($72,610 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (212,900 jobs, median $59,660); business and financial operations (201,160 jobs, median $101,950); computer and mathematical (194,970 jobs, median $156,000). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (2.8 times) and architecture and engineering (1.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($168,110) and computer and mathematical ($156,000). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of King County was 4.8%. 72.1% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in King County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 45.7% drive alone, 5.4% use public transit, 2.8% walk, 38.4% work from home. 9.8% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 42% below the state average (9.8% against 16.9%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

75.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 90% above the state share (75.3% against 39.6%). 45.3% of residents were born outside the United States, 194% above the state share (45.3% against 15.4%). The poverty rate is 5.6%, 43% below the state rate (5.6% against 9.9%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 63°F (17.1°C), and the coolest is Dec at 34°F (1.0°C). About 1,737 mm (68 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Nov is the wettest month (256 mm) and Jul the driest (27 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Union Hill-Novelty Hill (4 miles, rent 6% higher); Kirkland (4 miles, similar rent); Cottage Lake (5 miles, rent 14% higher); Bellevue (6 miles, rent 7% higher). Rent differences are against Redmond; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Redmond, WA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Redmond, WA	0 mi	$2,409	$1,167,800	$162,560	9.8%	n/a	Jobs
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA	4 mi	$2,556	$1,218,500	$185,369	15.4%	n/a	—
Kirkland, WA	4 mi	$2,401	$1,115,400	$150,414	10.8%	n/a	—
Cottage Lake, WA	5 mi	$2,740	$1,230,700	$213,106	12.7%	n/a	—
Bellevue, WA	6 mi	$2,572	$1,340,300	$165,576	11.1%	n/a	Jobs
Sammamish, WA	7 mi	$2,857	$1,407,300	$239,690	18.2%	n/a	—
Bothell, WA	8 mi	$2,346	$925,100	$140,427	16.6%	n/a	—
Kenmore, WA	8 mi	$1,949	$920,800	$139,764	19.3%	n/a	—
Mercer Island, WA	10 mi	$2,502	$2,000,001	$219,069	8.7%	n/a	—
Issaquah, WA	10 mi	$2,590	$963,000	$154,669	12.8%	n/a	—
Bothell West, WA	11 mi	$2,511	$824,900	$153,449	29.0%	n/a	—
Mill Creek East, WA	11 mi	$3,152	$905,400	$192,937	26.6%	n/a	—
Seattle, WA	12 mi	$2,030	$938,600	$123,860	13.9%	n/a	Jobs
Mountlake Terrace, WA	12 mi	$2,004	$667,300	$107,687	17.8%	n/a	—
Shoreline, WA	12 mi	$1,985	$811,100	$112,751	17.1%	n/a	—
Martha Lake, WA	13 mi	$2,185	$785,400	$124,494	16.5%	n/a	—
Silver Firs, WA	13 mi	$2,881	$859,900	$163,418	23.4%	n/a	—
Lynnwood, WA	14 mi	$1,742	$686,900	$77,704	19.6%	n/a	Jobs
Mill Creek, WA	14 mi	$2,249	$903,800	$124,364	29.3%	n/a	—
Monroe, WA	14 mi	$1,950	$668,400	$110,461	30.0%	n/a	—

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Distances

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How far Redmond, WA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Seattle, WA	12 mi	754,195
San Francisco, CA	689 mi	830,235
San Jose, CA	717 mi	990,138
Los Angeles, CA	963 mi	3,857,263
Denver, CO	1,016 mi	718,877
San Diego, CA	1,059 mi	1,389,526
Phoenix, AZ	1,105 mi	1,642,323
Oklahoma City, OK	1,516 mi	697,125
Fort Worth, TX	1,651 mi	963,194
Dallas, TX	1,674 mi	1,307,930
Chicago, IL	1,722 mi	2,711,226
Austin, TX	1,762 mi	979,539
San Antonio, TX	1,777 mi	1,479,835
Indianapolis, IN	1,858 mi	885,860
Houston, TX	1,881 mi	2,328,253
Columbus, OH	1,998 mi	914,802
Charlotte, NC	2,273 mi	903,844
Philadelphia, PA	2,362 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	2,396 mi	8,483,844
Jacksonville, FL	2,443 mi	977,670

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Bellevue, WA	6 mi	262
Seattle, WA	12 mi	887
Lynnwood, WA	14 mi	5

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