Principal Silicon Physical Design and Layout Engineer - TeraWave

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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We are seeking a Principal Silicon Physical Design and Layout Engineer to design and develop advanced integrated circuits for our revolutionary TeraWave satellite communications network. This role will be instrumental in implementing the physical design of ASICs that enable our constellation to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps globally. The ideal candidate brings expertise in physical design methodologies, layout techniques, and semiconductor technologies, thriving in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets mission-critical execution.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute physical design and layout of ASICs that integrate both analog and digital processing for satellite communication systems

• Implement floor planning, power distribution, clock tree synthesis, and routing for complex mixed-signal designs

• Develop ASICs that meet the stringent standards of satellite communication, ensuring high performance and efficiency

• Perform timing closure, signal integrity analysis, and physical verification (DRC/LVS/ERC)

• Implement advanced RF processing technologies that support satellite missions with reduced size, weight, and power (SWaP)

• Optimize layouts for radiation tolerance and reliability in the space environment

• Collaborate with front-end designers to ensure design intent is preserved through implementation

• Perform static timing analysis and address timing violations

• Utilize data analytics to optimize ASIC performance and drive innovation in satellite communication

• Work with semiconductor foundries to ensure manufacturability and yield optimization

• Implement design for test (DFT) structures and methodologies

• Document physical design processes, methodologies, and results

• Support post-silicon validation and debug activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

• 10+ years of experience in physical design and layout of ASICs

• Demonstrated expertise in digital and analog layout techniques

• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for physical design (Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor)

• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and design rules

• Understanding of timing closure and signal integrity challenges

• Experience with power analysis and optimization techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mixed-signal or RF layout techniques

• Knowledge of radiation-hardened design methodologies

• Experience with advanced process nodes (16nm and below)

• Background in high-speed digital design (>1GHz)

• Experience with 3D packaging or chiplet technologies

• Understanding of thermal considerations in ASIC design

• Familiarity with space qualification requirements for electronic components

• Experience with low-power design techniques for battery or solar-powered systems

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $230,773.00 - $323,081.85 WA applicants is $230,773.00 - $323,081.85

Other site ranges may differ

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