[Hiring] MMIC CAD/Layout Specialist @BAE Systems

Role Description

BAE Systems is seeking a MMIC CAD/Layout Specialist to join the Microelectronics Center located in Nashua, NH. In this role, you will be a key member of the team who designs and manufactures the world’s most advanced GaAs and GaN RF integrated circuits.

• Building and maintaining layout libraries for cutting-edge, rapidly evolving MMIC technologies.
• Working with design engineers to complete the final circuit layout and verification steps, ensuring that circuit designs meet all layout design rules and performance specifications.
• Completing reticle floor planning and layout.
• Guiding reticle designs through design reviews with cross-functional teams of design, test, and process engineers.
• Engage with BAE Systems wafer foundry to initiate mask procurement and the release to manufacturing.
• Create and maintain documentation according to BAE Systems standards and procedures.
• Execute on a broad mix of products and projects ranging from volume production to leading-edge research and development.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years hands-on experience with layout in MMIC, mixed signal (e.g. SiGe), or advanced CMOS integrated circuit processes.
• Knowledgeable in best practices.
• Proficient in Cadence Virtuoso.
• Proficient in DRC and LVS verification tools, such as Cadence Assura.
• Strong communication skills to be used in collaboration within cross-functional teams that include circuit designers, foundry engineers, technical leads, and project managers.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a high product mix and delivery commitments to multiple customers.
• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in layout of high-performance GaN HEMT or GaAs PHEMT RF MMIC technologies.
• Proficient in the layout and verification tools included in Design Workshop 2000, Cadence Microwave Office, and Keysight ADS.
• Expertise with scripting for CAD flow automation.
• Additional experience with readout integrated circuit (ROIC) CMOS designs for sensor arrays and imaging systems is a plus.
• Additional experience with high-performance RF CMOS or SiGe system-on-a-chip or transceiver designs at microwave (~20 GHz) or mm-wave (~40 GHz) frequencies is a plus.

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Robust offering of educational and career development opportunities.