Sr Digital Physical Design Engineer

Keysight Technologies

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 253,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Physical Design R&D engineer to drive the physical implementation of digital and mixed-signal ASICs from RTL to GDS. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet functionality, schedule, and quality targets while delivering robust, scalable solutions.

The role requires a strong foundation in ASIC design, DSP, and verification, plus hands-on experience with industry tools.

Qualifications

Industry tapeout experience
Experience with Innovus, Tempus, Voltus and Genus
Experience with task automation and scripting
Strong EE fundamentals with ASIC Design, DSP, digital architectures and verification
Leadership skills to drive change and productivity
Strong teamwork and written/verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Participate in the full ASIC design lifecycle from definition to GDS delivery
Perform floor planning, PNR, timing closure, STA, formal verification and low power design
Coordinate with foundries and ensure sign-off checks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with physical constraints
Develop tool flows and drive vendors to meet milestones

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Scripting

DigitalASICdesign

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Innovus

Tempus

Voltus

Genus

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

A major success factor for the company continues to be the development and deployment of breakthrough Digital/DSP and mixed signal ASICs that drive the performance and value of new products. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physical Design R&D engineer responsible for the physical design and tape release of digital and mixed signal ASICs.

About the Team:

We are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the base of Pikes Peak. You'll collaborate in a team environment to develop digital / DSP and mixed signal ASICs that meets customer functionality, schedule, and quality requirements. This job will be part of Keysight Laboratories, a world-renowned technology organization which enables Keysight to be first to market with breakthrough products and solutions.

Responsibilities

ExperiencedDigital Physical Design ASIC R&D engineer responsible for both module level as well as SoC Level implementation from RTL to GDSof digital and mixed signal ASICs. Solves complex and high impact design and development problems including customer application issues of varying scope and complexity. Uses product and customer applications knowledge to determine, define, develop, and validate design concepts and methods.

Participate in the entire spectrum of full ASIC design activities including definition, architectures, digital logic design, IP validation and synthesis.
Responsible for floor planning, PNR, timing closure, STA, formal verification, low power design, clock distribution, EMIR analysis and physical verification
Close sign-off checks, interface with industry foundries and GDS delivery
Work extensively with cross functional teams to guide architecture with physical design constraints
Develop tool flows and drive vendors to achieve milestones

Qualifications

Bachelors or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering. Typically, 20 years relevant experience. Requires extensive experience and knowledge and ability to work independently.

Basic Qualifications:

Industry tapeout experience
Desire to identify and debug problems.
Experience with Innovus, Tempus, Voltus and Genus
Experience with task automation and scripting
Strong EE fundamentals with experience in ASIC Design, DSP, digital architectures/systems, and verification of large and mixed signal ASIC designs
Leadership skills to gain credibility and respect to drive change and influence teams and partners towards higher levels of execution, return, and productivity
Strong teamwork and written/verbal communication skills

Wanted Qualifications:

Experience in digital and analog ASIC design flow, methodologies, and process
Experience with DFT architecture and implementation
Fluent with object-oriented programming
Ability to multi-task and to engage with multiple projects, engineers, and partnerships

Other Information:

Relocation is available for this position
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

ITAR statement

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals,lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Departmentof State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

We are unable to support visa sponsorship for this position.

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

MIN $151,800.00 - MAX $253,000.00

Note:

For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits: