Sr. Photonic IC Layout Engineer

About the role

The successful candidate will join our highly talented engineering team in Albuquerque, NM and report to the Senior Manager of Process Engineering.

Responsibilities

• All tasks related to mask design and layout of photonic integrated circuits
• Creating mask designs in conjunction with optical designers and process engineers
• Creating design rules and implementing within layout software
• Leading tape-out process for photonic device designs in conjunction with optical designers and process engineers
• Expanding photonic element library within CAD software
• Organizing and tracking all versions of design layouts
• Maintaining database of existing mask sets

Requirements

• B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
• At least five (5) years of work experience in photonic IC layout & design
• Experience with commercial foundry tape-out process
• Experience with commercial layout software (Cadence, dw-2000, Mentor Graphics)
• Deep understanding of DRC rules and their creation
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication, presentation and documentation skills
• Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic start-up environment

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR

Skills

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication, presentation and documentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid disability
• Paid holidays
• Gym Membership Discounts

Pay

• Competitive salary

Schedule

• Full-time

Export Control / ITAR Statement

This position is located at a facility that operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be 'U.S. persons' within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a 'U.S. person' as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, protected leave status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.