Sr. Photonic IC Layout Engineer

Description

Skorpios is seeking an experienced photonic IC layout engineer to lead the design and layout of chips which will be used in high-performance, high-data rate optical networking products. The successful candidate will join our highly talented engineering team in Albuquerque, NM and report to the Senior Manager of Process Engineering.

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.
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