CMOS IC Layout Engineer

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

Experience in Cadence Virtuoso layout design flow and worked in high performance analog CMOS/BICMOS layouts, including block-level and chip-level layout requirements. Understanding of parasitic impact on circuit performance, mask-reticle implementation is a plus. Capable of top-level floor planning of blocks and knowledge of transistors, capacitors, and resistors in sub-micron process.

At least 3 years as IC physical layout with the ability to:

Capability to communicate effective with circuit designers and flow down the layout design requirements.

Understand CAD tools: Cadence Virtuoso, Calibre DRC/LVS/LPE, Assura.

Thorough understanding of deep sub-micron layout designs practices such as metal density rules, transistor and capacitor matching.

Ability to resolve LVS/DRC errors.

Parasitic extraction and layout optimization is a plus.

Familiarity with semiconductor IC technologies (e.g., SiGe BiCMOS, deep sub-micron CMOS (FinFET and FDSOI), and III-V technologies (GaN, InP, etc.).

Strong background in performing full custom analog IC layout.

Full custom circuit, block, and chip layout using Cadence Virtuoso tools, Layout L/XL, and physical verification tools Assura and Calibre

Capable of customizing/generating standard cells for automated digital design flows

Experience with  layout of custom devices (e.g., transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, MEM structures)

Experience with Linux workstation environment

Proficiency in use of computers, engineering work stations, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues, and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  Ability to work well in a team and independently

U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Active SSBI is a plus.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $87,000 - $145,000 + bonus + benefits.

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This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

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