K2 Space Corporation

K2 Space builds high-powered satellite platforms and satellite buses for missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO, emphasizing higher payload power, large payload mass, vertical integration, and in-house manufacturing.

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Aerospace and satellite manufacturing

51-200

Founded 2022

$180M raised

103 open positions

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Senior RFIC Layout Designer

2 hours, 40 minutes ago

United States

Full-time

Senior

Hardware Engineer

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K2 Space Corporation

Defense and Space Manufacturing

51-200

Founded 2022

$180M raised

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Description

Execute high-quality layout for RF, analog, and mixed-signal blocks in advanced FinFET nodes.
Contribute to top-level layout integration, including block placement, routing, power planning, and floorplanning.
Develop layout strategies to meet performance, area, power, reliability, and manufacturability targets.
Implement matching, symmetry, high-frequency routing, and parasitic control for sensitive RF and analog structures.
Address EM/IR, ESD, latch-up, and reliability considerations in layout implementation.
Collaborate with RF/analog designers, digital implementation teams, package/PCB engineers, CAD, and external layout vendors.
Participate in layout reviews, signoff checks, and quality metric processes to support first-pass silicon success.
Drive full-chip physical signoff, including DRC/LVS/ERC closure and EM/IR and reliability verification.
Own tapeout readiness and interface with foundry and EDA partners as needed.

Requirements

5+ years of RF/analog/mixed-signal layout experience.
Hands-on experience with advanced FinFET process technologies, with ≤16nm preferred.
Proven track record of top-level SoC layout integration and successful silicon tapeouts.
Experience collaborating with distributed teams and external layout vendors.
Deep understanding of RF and analog layout techniques, device physics, high-frequency effects, parasitics, and isolation strategies.
Hands-on experience with power planning and full-chip physical architecture.
Strong proficiency with industry-standard tools.
Experience with high-frequency RF systems for wireless or satellite communications preferred.
Experience working on large mixed-signal SoCs with significant digital content preferred.
Exposure to reliability requirements for space or other high-reliability applications preferred.
Experience developing methodologies in a high-growth environment preferred.
Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Benefits

Base salary range of $120,000 to $180,000 plus equity in the company.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Additional perks and benefits.

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