Compact Device Modeling Engineer

HRL Laboratories, LLC; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K match

Gym facilities

PTO

Growth potential

Challenging environment

Job summary

HRL Laboratories, LLC is seeking an experienced leader to guide mixed-signal device modeling efforts. The role focuses on developing compact models for IC design, using SPICE-based methods such as PSP/BSIM, and maturing these models for commercial and government applications.

You will mentor a skilled team, manage R&D projects, and collaborate with vendors and internal leads to advance our model development and integration efforts. A strong publication and proposal track is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in compact model generation with SPICE (PSP/BSIM).
• 5+ years designing experiments and analysis techniques.
• Deep submicron and FinFET device physics knowledge.
• Proven ability to build external partnerships and vendor relationships.
• 5+ years leading R&D efforts and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to develop, demonstrate, and mature device models for IC design.
• Mentor teams and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and partner organizations.
• Prepare and present written reports of results and progress.
• Develop work plans to meet schedules and technical targets.

Skills

Compact model generation

DOE/experiments

Device physics & FinFETs

Vendor relationships

R&D leadership

Education

PhD or equivalent in EE/Physics

Job description

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

The Mixed Signal Solutions department at HRL Laboratories is a highly talented team of scientists and engineers with diverse backgrounds in integrated circuit design, advanced packaging and integration, novel signal processing and algorithm development, and integration / characterization of highly complex digital and mixed signal systems and subsystems for commercial and government applications in an innovative research and development environment. We seek an experienced candidate capable of technical and programmatic leadership of several R&D efforts focused on development, demonstration, and maturation of device models for mixed-signal circuit designs.

Essential Duties

The successful candidate will focus on measuring and understanding semiconductor device behavior with the goal of developing compact device models for use in integrated circuit design and simulation. Duties include organizing and managing research and development projects to be carried out by technical teams of other domain experts. Candidate must provide mentorship and guidance to others in all aspects of these projects (technical, organization, reporting, etc.). Must develop and maintain relationships with relevant vendors and partner organizations, as well as with other internal leads and teams working on other system elements. Must have excellent communications skills, organizing and presenting results in written reports and oral presentations. Must create and manage work plans to meet or exceed schedule deadlines and technical expectations. Must lead and contribute to proposal and marketing efforts required to sustain continued R&D efforts.

Required Skills

More than 10 years demonstrated expertise in compact model generation with industry standard SPICE models, such as PSP or BSIM (bulk and SOI), and development of device behavioral models and sub-circuit representations for RFIC applications. More than 5 years of experience with design of experiments and analysis techniques (electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, etc.) needed to develop and assess new device technologies. The candidate must have exceptional understanding of semiconductor device physics and fabrication technologies including deep submicron and FinFET processes. Demonstrated experience developing external partnerships and vendor relationships. More than 5 years of experience in organizing and leading technical research and development efforts, and in preparing presentations and proposals needed to attract research funding.

Required Education

PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related scientific discipline

Special Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Active SSBI is a plus.

Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $163,150 - $209,088 + 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401K match
• gym facilities
• PTO
• growth potential
• an exciting and challenging work environment (https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Export Control Compliance

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R.

U.S. Person Requirement

• 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
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