Job Title: Layout Designer Duration: 2+ Months Location: San Diego, CA
Job Description Overview:
Develops block, macro, or chip-level layouts and floorplans according to project requirements, specifications, and design schematics.
Applies understanding of design manuals, established processes, layout elements, and basic electronic principles to create accurate designs that meet project needs.
Conducts analyses, tests, and verifies designs using different tools and techniques to identify and troubleshoot issues, and stays abreast of new verification methods.
Works with multiple internal stakeholders to provide updates and resolve issues.
Top 5 Required Skills: 1. A US citizen or green card holder is required because of export control limitation on who can join the N2K role list role.crd.voyager.subthz.layout that controls access to the chip top layout database (ECCN - 3A001.b.2.h). 2. 4+ years of experience using layout design and verification tools (e.g., cadence, calibreLVS, calibre DRC). 3. Familiarity with CMOS-SOI processes, especially Global Foundries 45RFSOI. 4. Able to operate efficiently in a Linux environment, knowledge of basic UNIX/Linux commands. 5. Ability to concisely summarize and explain complex technical issues.
Technologies: • CMOS, 45RFSOI • SOI (Silicon on insulator)
Keywords: • RFIC Layout • CMOS-SOI • 45RFSOI
Education Requirement: • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in the relevant domains (e.g., analog, mixed-signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience. OR • Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 6+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domains (e.g., analog, mixed-signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience. OR • High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domains (e.g., analog, mixed-signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
Required Years of Experience: • 5 to 7 years
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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $57.89/hr.
