Analog/RF IC Layout Design Engineer

Anysilicon; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced Analog IC Layout engineer to join a design team responsible for full custom BiCMOS, CMOS, and bipolar IC layouts.

You will create transistor-level layouts from schematics and ensure tight device matching and thermal considerations. Responsibilities include DRC/LVS, floorplanning, and chip-level sign-off verifications, with collaboration across engineers and contractors.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience.
• 7+ years of custom Analog IC Layout experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL tools.
• Familiarity with analog design in modern sub-micron BiCMOS (130 nm and smaller).
• Knowledge of device matching and techniques for quality results.
• Ability to manage multiple cell designs in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Version Control systems (e.g., SVN, Cliosoft/SOS).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of ASIC/MMIC designers by laying out full custom BiCMOS, CMOS, and bipolar ICs.
• Create transistor level layout views from schematics, including cell-level and full-chip assembly.
• Complete DRC, LVS, and maintain Layout XL compliance.
• Place device primitives using best practices for thermal and device matching.
• Solicit feedback from IC designers on critical circuit nodes and matching requirements.
• Understand and prevent EMIR effects.
• Assist with IC floorplanning and custom layouts.
• Coordinate layout activities with other engineers and contractors.
• Complete chip level sign-off verifications.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Multi-tasking in dynamic env

Electrical fundamentals

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL

Mentor Calibre DRC/LVS

SVN / Cliosoft/SOS

Linux basics

SKILL scripting

Job description

Keysight Technologies, Inc., 1904 Garden Of The Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Job Description:

Keysight Technologies is a leader in technology innovation, providing advanced solutions in electronic design, simulation, and testing across various industries including communications, automotive, and aerospace. With a workforce of approximately 16,800 employees, Keysight is committed to fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration, enabling employees to thrive in their careers.

Responsibilities:

• Support a team of ASIC/MMIC designers by laying out full custom BiCMOS, CMOS, and bipolar ICs.
• Create transistor level layout views from schematics, including cell-level and full-chip assembly.
• Complete Design Rule Checking (DRC), Layout-vs-Schematic (LVS), and maintain Layout XL compliance.
• Place device primitives using best practices for thermal and device matching.
• Solicit feedback from IC designers on critical circuit nodes and matching requirements.
• Understand and prevent electro-migration (EMIR) effects.
• Assist with IC floorplanning and custom layouts.
• Coordinate layout activities with other engineers and contractors.
• Complete chip level sign-off verifications.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience.
• 7+ years of custom Analog IC Layout experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL tools.
• Familiarity with analog design in modern sub-micron BiCMOS (130 nm and smaller).
• Knowledge of device matching and techniques for quality results.
• Ability to manage multiple cell designs in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Version Control systems (e.g., SVN, Cliosoft/SOS).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Skills:

• Basic understanding of simple electrical circuits.
• Experience with Mentor Calibre DRC / LVS and similar EDA tools.
• Layout experience for high-frequency (20+ GHz) bipolar signal path ICs.
• Fundamental knowledge of Linux.
• SKILL programming or scripting experience.

• ASIC Design Services
• Verification
• Packaging & Wafer
• Semiconductor IP

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• ASIC Design Services
• Verification
• Packaging & Wafer
• Semiconductor IP