Senior ASIC Back-End & Physical Layout Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Training and development programs

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an experienced Senior Physical Design ASIC Engineer to advance miniature systems for various applications. In this role, you'll manage the digital back-end flow from synthesis to layout and perform essential physical verification.

The successful candidate will have at least 6 years of ASIC design experience, familiarity with Cadence tools, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Enjoy a generous benefits package and a healthy work/life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience performing back-end ASIC design.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance.
• Proficiency with Cadence ASIC design tools for back-end flow implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage digital back-end flow from synthesis to top-level layout.
• Perform physical verification, including DRC, DRC+, MCD, and LVS.
• Debug and address back-end related RTL and gate-level issues.

Skills

Cadence ASIC design tools

Siemens Calibre physical verification tools

Back-end ASIC design

Custom physical layout in Cadence Virtuoso

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an experienced Senior Physical Design ASIC Engineer to advance miniature systems for various applications. In this role, you'll manage the digital back-end flow from synthesis to layout and perform essential physical verification.

The successful candidate will have at least 6 years of ASIC design experience, familiarity with Cadence tools, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Enjoy a generous benefits package and a healthy work/life balance.