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

The Mixed Signal Solutions department at HRL Laboratories is a talented team of scientists and engineers with backgrounds in integrated circuit design, advanced packaging, integration, and test of systems and subsystems for commercial and government applications. As part of this team, the CAD support engineer will interact with colleagues and tool vendors to help build and support a design tool infrastructure for maintaining an efficient work environment.

Interface with users of complex CAD tools (including integrated circuit design, circuit board design, and E&M simulation) to assist them with tool environment setup, PDK setup, customizing CAD flows, automation of tasks (e.g. through scripting), Physical Design Verification methodology, and debugging LVS/DRC issues at all levels of hierarchy.

Support and improve integrated circuit design flows for digital and mixed signal circuits including verification.

At least two years as a CAD tool support engineer (Cadence, Synopsys, Calibre, and other EDA/CAD-related tools) with demonstrable experience in a broad range of circuit design, PCB design, E&M modeling, simulation and debug tools. Must be able to install, maintain, and troubleshoot PDK environments for semiconductor foundries. CMOS and bipolar transistor design flows, including deep submicron CMOS designs. Verification techniques for mixed signal VLSI ASIC designs.

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Tcl, Python, C/C++).

Custom layout skills.

PDK development

BS or MS., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Related Discipline

U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Active SSBI is a plus.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $99,705 - $124,683 + bonus + benefits.

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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.

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