Physical Designer

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Cubic Defense Company Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

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Job Summary:

Responsible for the designs of photomasks and other production artwork used to create parts and subassemblies that are manufactured using our proprietary Poly Strata® technology. This position will work in a cross-functional team environment that will interact with electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as the manufacturing, fabrication and test groups. Complexity of assignments requires initiative and ability to design independently with minimal technical direction.

Performs all assignments in compliance with engineering and contractual requirements, and within budget and schedule constraints. May help set design policies and procedures. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction.

• Prepare 3D models for mask inclusion and manufacture through the addition of design for manufacturing features.
• Be responsible for ensuring all Poly Strata® designs conform to documented layout procedures and design rules via DRC.
• Develop and maintain DRC scripts for new and updated design rules.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard cell and parameterized cell libraries for Poly Strata® processes.
• Develop and maintain scripts for layout optimization and automation.
• Work with manufacturing and engineering to develop policy for design best practices.
• Provide technical direction for designers in other disciplines to ensure best practices are being implemented.
• Attends meetings with engineering, manufacturing and customer representatives related to design efforts.
• Lead layout review meetings.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship for other layout designers.

Two-years of technical training, or equivalent, in drafting and engineering, plus a minimum of six (6) years design engineering experience in IC or MEMS processes.

• Proficiency using Design Workshop 2000 or similar mask layout tool is required.
• Familiarity with PCB layout using Altium Designer is desired.
• Familiarity with other CAD/CAE software such as SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD and Ansys HFSS is desirable.
• Ability to use typical office automation products such as computer spreadsheets and word processing programs.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• Effective written and oral communication skills required.
• Must be able to work long periods at a design workstation.
• Must be eligible to obtain a clearance.

Cubic Pay Range: $38.00 - $43.00 + benefits.

Worker Type:
Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee…