Lead Layout Designer

Summary

Skyworks Cedar Rapids design center is seeking a Lead Layout Designer to aid in the layout and verification of integrated circuits.

When you join our team in Cedar Rapids, you’ll join a uniquely collaborative, multi-discipline engineering community who support each other working across our domestic design centers creating cutting edge products for global markets. You’ll be paired with a mentor to help support you as an integral part of a team responsible for designing custom parts.  Skyworks is one of the most cutting edge and impactful players helping people connect across the globe. Cedar Rapids, IA is a vibrant city with low traffic, low cost of living, quality schools, and plenty to do in the form of great restaurants, sports, live music, theatre, hiking, biking and more!  Cedar Rapids is consistently ranked as one of the country’s most affordable cities. Learn more about the fantastic Cedar Rapids lifestyle when you talk with our team!  #LI-SG1

Job Responsibilities

• You will work closely with design engineers in the layout and verification of RF, analog and mixed signal integrated circuits for wireless consumer electronic products. 
• Position requires remote interfacing with domestic and international design engineering and layout teams, in multiple design centers, across multiple time zones.
• Layout of integrated circuits including the ability to place and route active and passive devices.
• Prepare layout data for release to foundry preferred.
• Use Calibre verification tool to perform layout vs. schematic (LVS).
• Perform design rule checks and read electrical schematics and netlist.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent a plus
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the layout of integrated circuits.
• Previous experience in the layout of LNAs preferred.
• Able to plan the placement of major circuit components in an overall physical design.
• Top level integration experience is also a plus.
• Previous experience in the preparation of layout data for release to foundry preferred.
• Possess understanding of semiconductor processes like CMOS and SOI processes and how the physical layout can affect circuit performance of circuits like power amplifiers and switches.
• Proven experience and competent in using the following tools: Cadence and Calibre.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.