Key skills
PDK installationsupportCAD tools for IC designCadence SKILL programmingMOSFET device behaviorCalibre proficiencyLinux shell scriptingSVRF scriptingDigital design toolsPerlShellVersion Control
About this role
Raytheon is a leader in defense and aerospace solutions, dedicated to creating a safer world. The PDK and CAD Support Engineer will be responsible for supporting Electrical Engineering teams in ASIC and MMIC designs, coordinating with internal customers and software partners, and maintaining CAD tools for integrated circuit design.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and support foundry Process Design Kits (PDKs)
- Support and maintain CAD tools for IC design, including Virtuoso, physical verification tools, extraction tools, and SPICE simulators
- Collaborate with CAD tool vendors to resolve bugs, enhance tool usability, and evaluate new tools and features
- Administer Linux systems and manage Keysight (Cliosoft) SOS Design Data Management
- Develop, deploy, and maintain scripts using Perl and Cadence SKILL
Requirements:
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
- Experience with MOSFET device behavior and CMOS layout, including front-end device structures
- Proficiency with Calibre for supporting, enhancing, and debugging Design Rule Check (DRC) and Layout vs. Schematic (LVS) processes
- Experience with Cadence SKILL programming, Linux shell scripting, and SOS version control administration
- U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
- Experience with ROIC architecture and design concepts
- Proficiency in SVRF scripting for modifying DRC and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) rules in Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Calibre
- Experience with distributed computing environments and managing vendor support
- Experience with digital design tools like Cadence Genus, Innovus, Tempus, or Synopsys Design Compiler, IC Compiler, or PrimeTime
- Hands-on experience with simulators such as Spectre, Ultrasim, or CustomSim, and scripting languages like Perl