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STEM Xpert

STEM consulting and product development services

Mask Design Engineer

Full-TimePosted on 2/27/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Hillsboro, OR, USA
In Person
Hardware EngineeringSilicon & ASIC Design

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 4–8 years of experience independently handling analog and mixed-signal blocks, including low-dropout regulators, switching regulators, data converters, phase-locked loops, serializer/deserializer, low-voltage differential signaling, and top-level layout integration of analog and mixed-signal blocks.
  • Good understanding of deep-submicron layout techniques and issues in CMOS process technology nodes such as 14 nm, 22 nm, and 16 nm FinFET technologies.
  • Experience with Genesys or Genoa layout editor, Aapr flow, and Helix.
  • Good debugging skills in physical verification checks including layout versus schematic, design rule checking, design for manufacturability, antenna, electrical rule checking, soft checks, and optical proximity correction.
  • Deep understanding of layout reliability analysis, including electromigration, IR drop, latch-up, and electrostatic discharge, using Apache tools.
  • Good knowledge of CMOS and FinFET processes and fabrication.
  • Full-chip integration and verification experience.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard electronic design automation tools including Cadence Virtuoso-L, Virtuoso-XL, PVS, and QRC; Mentor Graphics Calibre and XRC; and Hercules.
Responsibilities
  • Perform layout design, verification, post-layout fixes, and sign-off for high-performance analog and mixed-signal blocks and input/output and high-speed input/output blocks.
  • Lead the mask design team for the client engagement.
  • Interface with the circuit design team onsite.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, and SKILL.
  • Teamwork and communication skills for interfacing with the circuit team.

About the company

STEM Xpert provides consulting services in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, helping clients with end-to-end product work such as design, development, testing and implementation. It also offers STEM-related guidance and expertise to inform strategic decisions. In addition, STEM Xpert supplies talent on a contract-to-hire, contract-to-contract, or full-time basis, matching skilled professionals to client needs. The company’s services cover both product creation and staffing, allowing clients to design and build products and to source qualified personnel when needed. Compared with competitors, STEM Xpert combines hands-on product engineering support with flexible staffing options specifically in STEM fields, enabling faster product realization and workforce scalability. The company’s goal is to help clients bring STEM products to market efficiently by delivering technical expertise and adaptable talent solutions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 site updates show active services pages and current technical capability marketing.
  • SmartRecruiters and Built In posted fresh 2026 openings across enterprise and infrastructure specialties.
  • Ann Arbor headquarters and federal-state positioning support recruiting beyond one local market.

What critics are saying

  • Public identity splits between STEM Xpert and VerisFederal, confusing candidates and clients.
  • August 2026 job boards still list contract-heavy roles, exposing revenue to project churn.
  • No visible funding, leadership, or customer disclosure in 2026 limits credibility against larger consultancies.

What makes STEM Xpert unique

  • August 2026 website shows deep engineering breadth: aerospace, automotive, embedded, manufacturing.
  • VerisFederal LinkedIn says STEM Xpert serves cloud, SAP HANA, Snowflake, federal clients.
  • Founded 2012, Ann Arbor HQ, and multiple contract roles signal staffing plus delivery depth.

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