Sr. Principal Custom IC Layout Engineer

Job Number: 353375

Category: Electrical / Electronics

Description: Job Title: Sr. Principal Custom IC Layout Engineer

Location: Baltimore, MD - Hybrid

Zip Code: 21240

Start Date: Right Away

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate: Up to $46.26 - $58.58/hr DoE

Keywords: #ElectricalEngineer #PrincipalEngineer

Ability to Obtain and Maintain Secret Clearance

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating and verifying hierarchical mixed-signal layouts of chips or circuits such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, Band Gaps, Voltage Regulators, etc. with guidance from circuit designers.

• Strong communication skills and understanding how layout impacts circuit performance are a must.

• Interpreting results from layout verification tools such as Calibre DRC/LVS or Cadence Assura/PVS.

• Creating/reviewing/analyzing/modifying floor plans drawn from the top-down perspective.

• Creating staffing plans and schedule estimates for layout related tasks.

• Delivering verified layout on-time according to plan.

• Participate in reticle composition and/or support of tape-out activities.

• Create and document flows for future re-use and quality control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. citizenship

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance

• Minimum of an associate"s degree in a relevant field with 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with a Bachelor"s Degree in a relevant field OR

• Minimum of associate"s degree in a relevant field with 12 years of relevant experience or 9 years with a bachelor"s degree in a relevant field.

• Experience laying out custom analog/custom digital/custom RF cells as a top level lead.

• Proficient in floor planning especially top-down, area optimization, and handling critical devices and signals with the proper care.

• Demonstrated expertise creating a floorplan of a complete IC to minimize parasitic issues related to layout and packaging.

• Demonstrated expertise developing high quality layouts for complex Analog and Mixed Signal ('AMS') designs using Cadence Virtuoso XL/GXL.

• Considerable experience using Cadence Layout XL (a power user) to do full custom layout of complete mixed signal ICs and/or test structures.

• Solid debugging skills of results generated by industry standard layout verification tools.

• Demonstrated expertise isolating critical analog blocks from noisy sources through layout noise-coupling suppression techniques.

• Solid knowledge of how to address EM/IR issues, prevent latch-up, mitigate ESD, and ensure component and signal path matching.

• High attention to detail and ability to deliver verified and optimized layout quickly.

• Ability to distinguish between devices and nets in a schematic that need to be handled with care vs. those that do not.

• Strong interpersonal and team skills for cross-functional collaboration and the ability to work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process development, analog/mixed signal integrated circuit design, manufacturing, and testing,

• Experience using SKILL, Perl, C-Shell, and/or Python to increase layout productivity.

• Experience using Cadence Virtuoso's other advanced features (GXL, EAD, and Constraint Manager).

• Experience in deep submicron CMOS circuits with finFETs and dual patterning.

• Technical understanding of IR drop, RC delay, electro-migration, self-heating, and coupling capacitance.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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Location: Baltimore , MD

Minimum Experience (yrs): 5+

Required Education: Bachelor (BA, BS...)

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