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E-Space · 3 months ago

Senior Analog IC Layout Design Engineer

Saratoga, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Analog IC Layout Design Engineer to perform custom analog and mixed-signal IC layout design, collaborating with circuit design engineers to ensure high-performance implementations and manufacturability standards.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform full custom analog and mixed-signal IC layout design, including floor planning, placement, and routing of circuits such as amplifiers, data converters, voltage regulators, and RF components

Collaborate closely with circuit design engineers to understand design specifications and ensure high-performance layout implementations

Optimize layouts for performance metrics such as area, power, noise, parasitics, and matching

Perform DRC (Design Rule Check), LVS (Layout Versus Schematic), and parasitic extraction using industry-standard tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics Calibre)

Conduct peer reviews of layout work, provide feedback, and mentor junior layout engineers

Work with process and foundry engineers to understand and integrate process limitations and requirements into the layout design

Ensure designs meet manufacturability standards and participate in post-layout simulation and validation

Develop and maintain layout methodologies and documentation for efficient and consistent design practices

Qualification

Analog IC layout designCAD tools proficiencySemiconductor process knowledgeRF IC layout designScripting for automationAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

7+ years of experience in custom analog IC layout design

Strong proficiency in using CAD tools for layout design (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics Calibre, Synopsys IC Compiler, etc.)

Extensive experience with analog layout techniques for minimizing noise, matching, and parasitic effects

Deep understanding of semiconductor process technologies and design rules

Proven track record of successful tape-outs of complex analog/mixed-signal ICs

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to design and validation

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field

Experience with RF IC layout design

Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Skill, Python) to automate layout tasks and improve productivity

Knowledge of advanced nodes (e.g., 28nm, 14nm) and associated layout challenges

Benefits

Health and wellness care options

Financial solutions for the future

Optional legal services (US only)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Company

E-Space

E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services

Founded in 2021

Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, FRA

201-500 employees

https://www.e-space.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$50M

Key Investors

Prime Movers Lab

2024-10-01Series Unknown

2022-02-07Seed· $50M

Leadership Team

Cindy (Huimin) Du

Chief Financial Officer

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