Senior Integrated Circuit Digital Design Engineer

Date Posted

2026‑04‑09

Goleta, CA – 6825 Cortona Dr, BLDG B01, United States of America

On‑Site

U.S. citizenship is required.

None – no security clearance required.

$95,500 – $181,700 USD (annually)

• Design innovative Readout Integrated Circuits (ROIC) for imaging systems across CMOS nodes from 180nm to 28nm.
• Write RTL using Verilog and System Verilog.
• Construct test benches for RTL simulation and verification.
• Perform synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), place‑and‑route (P&R), design for test (DFT) with scan chains, and logical equivalence check.
• Own the full digital design flow from front‑end RTL and verification to back‑end sign‑off.
• Train and guide junior engineers.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital design and sign‑off tools (Cadence Genus/Innovus, Conformal, Tempus, Voltus, Synopsys Design Compiler, IC Compiler, Fusion Compiler, Prime Time, TestMAX). Experience with TCL scripting and lint tools is required.
• Strong understanding of both front‑end digital design (RTL writing/verification) and back‑end digital design (synthesis and P&R).
• Familiarity with ROIC architecture, operational control, and timing.
• Experience writing behavioral models for digital circuits and analog/mixed‑signal interfaces.
• Experience participating in a digital‑on‑top mixed‑signal design flow, including use of Innovus for final chip construction.
• Knowledge of simulators such as Spectre, Ultrasim, and Custom Sim.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong teamwork abilities.

• Comprehensive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, and family leave (including parental leave).
• Child and adult backup care, flexible work schedules, and educational assistance.
• Achievement awards and recognition programs.
• Relocation assistance available.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.