RFIC Layout Design Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.


Role for Amazon Leo RFIC Layout design engineer:
As a 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. This includes strategies for power and ground distribution as well as working with package engineers to determine pad locations. You are required to accurately estimating the schedule for the layout tasks in a timely manner that is trackable reportable and in sync with project deliverables. You are to identifying areas of complexity that needs 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 top-level layout integration with ESD structures and pad assembly; Including density fill running DFM checks preparing database for foundry delivery

Export Control Requirement:
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:
You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team to drive key aspects of product definition execution and optimization.
You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
You are required to specialize in application-specific integrated circuits. Additional requirements include 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) are necessary.
Perform checks such as multi-patterning latch-up ESD and density
Required to perform layout in a timely manner that is trackable reportable 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 keeping in mind requirements for matching parasitic capacitance electromigration and all DRC rules.


- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5 years of experience full-custom analog or RF layout for high performance chips
- Proven track record where products have gone to volume production a plus

- 7 years in full-custom analog or RF layout for high performance chips
- Experience maintaining EAD tools for DRC LVS RC extraction and design database management.
- Experience writing or modifying DRC rules files; a plus
- Strong written and verbal skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/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. Dependent 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.