Integrated Circuit Layout Designer

Description

You will be the Integrated Circuit Layout Designer for the Readout Integrated Circuit (ROIC) design team at Lockheed Martin’s Santa Barbara Focal plane business. Our team delivers world‑class ROICs that power next generation infrared and visible spectrum imagers for defense, science, and commercial markets.

• Perform full custom physical layout of mixed signal CMOS transistor level designs, including ultra low noise front ends, low power ADCs, and multi GHz SERDES blocks.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) techniques to satisfy tight area, thermal, and performance constraints.
• Generate and maintain layout documentation, DRC/LVS reports, and tape‑out release packages.
• Conduct parasitic extraction and post‑layout simulations to verify electrical performance against specifications.
• Collaborate with circuit designers, verification engineers, and process engineers to resolve layout issues quickly and iterate efficiently.
• Implement and enforce best practice guidelines in the team’s layout library.
• Mentor junior technicians, fostering an inclusive, knowledge‑sharing culture.

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree in a related discipline with 3+ years of experience in IC layout design
• OR Training and 5+ years of experience in IC layout design
• Experience with IC design in Cadence Virtuoso tool suite

• Experience in custom CMOS integrated circuit transistor and standard cell layout
• Experience in Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL, GXL, MXL, and Siemens Calibre

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Location:

Santa Barbara, California.

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas) is $97,100 – $171,235. For major metropolitan areas in those states the range is $111,700 – $193,660.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.