CMOS Integrated Circuit CAD Engineer

Job Overview

Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking a motivated CMOS IC CAD Engineer to join the Integrated Circuits Design Team.

• Install, configure, and support foundry PDKs.
• Custom edit foundry technology files to define and implement RVS ICDC design methodologies.
• Provide expert support to designers in debugging tools, foundry technology files and design errors, as well as develop flows and scripts to improve team productivity.
• Support and maintain CAD tools used by IC designers including Virtuoso, DRC/LVS/PEX/PERC verification tools, extractions, and spice simulation tools.
• Work with CAD tool vendors to identify and resolve bugs, improve tool usability, and evaluate new tools and features.
• Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.
• Act as Linux, Subversion (SVN) version control, and Keysight (Cliosoft) Design Data Management (SOS) administrator.
• Communicate with vendors and foundry suppliers.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior experience.
• Experience with MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout including front-end devices structures, and VLSI design.
• Experience installing, configuring, validating, and customizing foundry Process Design Kits (PDKs), including modification of technology files and integration into internal CAD design flows.
• Experience in debugging SVRF scripting language to define/modify DRC & DFM rules (including density fill) in Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Calibre tool.
• Experience using Calibre to support, enhance, and debug foundry design rule checks (DRC) and antenna rule decks.
• Experience writing automation and workflow scripts in Perl, C-Shell, and TCL within Unix environments, using Subversion (SVN) for version control and Cadence SKILL to customize Cadence EDA tools.
• Great interpersonal skills.

• We Prefer M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Familiarity with ROIC architecture and design concepts.
• Familiarity with distributed computing environments.
• Familiarity with Digital Design and Signoff tools, such as Cadence Genus, Innovius, Tempus, Voltus, or Synopsys Design Compiler, IC Compiler, Fusion Compiler, Prime Time, TestMAX.
• Experience with simulators like Spectre, Ultrasim, and Custom Sim.
• Passionate about providing excellent support for team members.

• Relocation assistance available.
• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

62,900 USD – 119,700 USD.

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.