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Sr. RFIC Layout Design Engineer, Project Kuiper – Amazon

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Role

As a Sr. RFIC Layout Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of the IC design team. Lead layout at a technical level, build circuit layouts for RF controller architectures. You will work in an integral team with the RFIC/Mixed signal designers on full chip layout of custom analog and RFIC designs. Work with the IC designers and chip leads to determine the chip floor plan, including strategies for power and ground distribution and collaboration with package engineers to determine pad locations. You will estimate the schedule for the layout tasks in a timely manner that is trackable, reportable and in sync with project deliverables. You will identify areas of complexity that require early investigation.

Perform custom layout of RF and analog circuit blocks with attention to matching and minimizing parasitics in the layout. Requirements include proficiency in Cadence Software (EDA) to develop, test and improve manufacturing processes and product designs for analog circuits. Proficiency in DRCs, ERCs and LVS checks and resolving errors. Proficiency in top-level layout integration with ESD structures and pad assembly, including density fill, running DFM checks and preparing database for foundry delivery.

Export Control

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

In This Role You Will

• Work closely with an internal interdisciplinary team to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization.
• Be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
• Specialize in application-specific integrated circuits with proficiency/expertise in Cadence Software (CAD) to develop, test and improve manufacturing processes and product designs for analog circuits.
• Proficiency in verification software for Design Rule Checks (DRCs) and Layout vs Schematic (LVS).
• Perform checks such as multi-patterning, latch-up, ESD, and density.
• Layout timely progress that is trackable and in sync with project schedule.
• Collaborate with digital design and other RFIC design teams to define floorplans for RF front-ends and beamforming ICs.
• Layout high-performance analog, RF and mm-wave circuits with attention to matching, parasitic capacitance, electromigration, and DR C rules.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in full-custom analog or RF layout for high performance chips
• Proven track record where products have gone to volume production (a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 10+ years in full-custom analog or RF layout for high performance chips
• Experience maintaining EDA tools for DRC, LVS, RC extraction, and design database management
• Experience writing or modifying DRC rule files (a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit amazon.jobs

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company – Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A3086617

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing and Engineering
• Industries: Software Development