Layout Engineer

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501-1,000 employees

Advancing technology through pioneering physical science research.

Company Overview

HRL Laboratories, LLC stands out as a leading-edge technology company with a 70-year history of pioneering research and real-world solutions, particularly in ultra-high-performance circuitry, robust computing and communications, automated data extraction, and innovative architected materials. The company's collaborative approach with LLC Member companies, government, commercial and academic institutions has led to groundbreaking advances in technologies that operate in space, on aircraft, in automobiles, and in consumer products, enhancing safety, national security, and quality of life. With a team of leading experts in their fields, HRL offers challenging work and exciting career opportunities in a prime location overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Food & Agriculture

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Aerospace

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$2M

Founded

1997

Headquarters

Malibu, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 9%

1 year growth

↑ 18%

2 year growth

↑ 32%

Locations

Malibu, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

CAD

Customer Service

CategoriesNew

Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

2-3 years minimum in semiconductor design and layout industry
Advanced proficiency in CAD design work with layout experience with at least one of these: Cadence/Klayout/AWR/ similar EDA software
Experience with creating/editing DRC rules with tools like Calibre, Assura
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
Ability to multitask and work under pressure with deadlines
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Ability to stay focused for detail oriented work
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally and have a focus on customer service for internal customers
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles
HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment
For our privacy policy please visit : www.hrl.com/privacy
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Responsibilities

Responsible for custom semiconductor CAD layout and reticle assembly work
Conduct reviews at different phases as necessary
Work with multiple groups to release layouts and order photolithography mask plates
Create/edit codes for DRC and automation purposes
Interface with IT support group for EDA software maintenance and updates
Good documentation practices
Communicate and co-ordinate both within working group and with external groups

Desired Qualifications

The base salary range for this full-time position is $96,800 - $118,600 + + benefits
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position. 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 specifics during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential or benefits

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

Looking for a CAD engineer to work on custom physical layout for novel technology and semiconductor process developments. Need to interface with multi-disciplinary teams to understand various design and wafer fabrication processing aspects to intelligently draft and assemble design blocks that are later patterned on wafers processed in our world class research and semiconductor fabrication facility. Ideal candidate will also develop and support basic Process Design Kit (PDK) for these R&D technologies - so prior semiconductor processing knowledge is a plus.

Essential Duties:

Responsible for custom semiconductor CAD layout and reticle assembly work

Conduct reviews at different phases as necessary

Work with multiple groups to release layouts and order photolithography mask plates

Create/edit codes for DRC and automation purposes

Interface with IT support group for EDA software maintenance and updates

Good documentation practices

Communicate and co-ordinate both within working group and with external groups

Required Skills:

2-3 years minimum in semiconductor design and layout industry

Advanced proficiency in CAD design work with layout experience with at least one of these: Cadence/Klayout/AWR/ similar EDA software

Experience with creating/editing DRC rules with tools like Calibre, Assura

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree with a major in EE, CS, or related science/engineering field

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

Ability to multitask and work under pressure with deadlines

Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing

Ability to stay focused for detail oriented work

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally and have a focus on customer service for internal customers

Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required (active clearance is a plus).

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $96,800 - $118,600 + bonus + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position. 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 specifics during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

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.

For our privacy policy please visit : www.hrl.com/privacy

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.