Hyattsville, MD30+ days ago
D. in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field • 5+ years experience in generating layout files for complex semiconductor flows with custom elements, such as MEMS, integrated photonics, or superconducting circuits • Past ownership of full-reticle tapeouts with commercial foundries • Experience with commercial simulation, verification, and layout environments such as Synopsys, Cadence, and Ansys • Familiarity with photonic and/or analog electronic device principles including design, test, and fabrication • Proficiency in physical verification including DRC, LVS, and ERC • Experience with semiconductor and/or photonic workflows for tapeout with commercial foundries • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • A meticulous attention to detail and excellent track record of documenting requirements, implementation plan, and tracking progress • Ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively in a deadline-oriented environment. You'd be a good fit with: • Bachelor's degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience • Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and techniques • Excellent programming and software skills, including development in an IDE, proficiency with version control software, shell scripting, and code documentation • 2+ years of experience with Python-based mask layout software packages such as Luceda IPKISS, GDSFactory, or Klayout.