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Sr. CAD/PDK Engineer

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Malibu, CA
Senior level
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Malibu, CA
Senior level
The Sr. CAD/PDK Engineer will provide tool support and automation solutions for custom semiconductor layout designs, develop and support Process Design Kits (PDK), and improve existing layout methodologies. Responsibilities include adding schematic and LVS elements as technologies mature and debugging environment and setup issues.
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Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas, Westlake Village and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art. 


General Description: 

Looking for an experienced CAD/PDK engineer who can provide tool support and automation solutions for custom semiconductor layout designs. Responsibilities also include developing and supporting Process Design Kits (PDK) for R&D technologies. Custom and/or process development layout (or physical design) experience in addition is highly desired.


Essential Duties:

Help develop PDK for low maturity technologies. Understand existing layout methodologies and help improve them by incorporating industry best practices and/or developing new capabilities. Add schematic and LVS elements to design/layout along with other PDK aspects as technologies continue to mature. 


Required Skills: 

10+ years relevant industry experience

Proficiency in Cadence and other Industry standard layout tool support (e.g. Virtuoso, Assura, Calibre, etc.)

Proficiency in SKILL and/or other relevant scripting languages for automation

Proficient in both Linux and Windows environments

PDK development

Debug skills with environment and setup issues 

Good communication skills (both verbal and written) for cross-discipline co-ordination

Strong attention to details

Custom layout skills desired


Required Education: 

B.S. or M.S. degree with a major in EE, CS or related science/engineering field.


Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Active SSBI is a big plus.


Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $132,765 - $165,983 + bonus + benefits. 


Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.


Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment (https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits).


HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.


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This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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