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. 

Layout engineer with experience in custom physical design or layout work. Primary responsibility is to support semiconductor fabrication/process developments for cutting edge technologies (Quantum/III-V/miscellaneous). Need to interface with multi-disciplinary teams to efficiently and intelligently draft and assemble design blocks that are later patterned on wafers processed in our world class research and semiconductor fabrication facility. Responsibility also includes support and/or development of basic Process Design Kit (PDK) for low maturity technologies with evolving fabrication flow - thus semiconductor processing knowledge is a plus.

Custom semiconductor CAD layout and reticle assembly work 

Conduct reviews at different phases as necessary

Work with multiple groups to understand various design and wafer fabrication aspects to complete layout work successfully

Release layout 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 well both within group and with external groups

2-3 years minimum in physical design work in semiconductor industry

Advanced proficiency in at least one of these layout tools: Cadence/Klayout/AWR/ similar EDA software

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

Good communication skills (both verbal and written) with customer service focus

Experience in both Windows and Linux environment 

Ability to stay focused for detail oriented work

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

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance. Active SSBI is highly desired.

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

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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.

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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.