Integrated Circuit Layout Designer

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Integrated Circuit Layout Designer will be part of the Readout Integrated Circuit (ROIC) design team at Lockheed Martin’s Santa Barbara Focal plane business. This team delivers world-class ROICs that power next-generation infrared and visible spectrum imagers for defense, science, and commercial markets. As the Integrated Circuit Layout Designer, you will translate high-performance analog and digital schematics into robust silicon layouts that meet sub-micron, mixed-signal VLSI specifications. Working alongside circuit designers, verification engineers, and process experts, you will transform cutting-edge ROIC concepts into manufacturable silicon blocks that enable ultra-low noise, low power, and high-speed imaging.

Requirements

Bachelor's or higher level degree in related discipline with 3+ years of experience in IC layout design OR Training and 5+ years of experience in IC layout design
Experience with IC design in Cadence Virtuoso tool suite
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in custom CMOS integrated circuit transistor and standard cell layout
Experience in Cadence Virtuoso Layout XL, GXL, MXL, and Siemens Calibre

Responsibilities

Perform full custom physical layout of mixed signal CMOS transistor level designs, including ultra low noise front ends, low power ADCs, and multi GHz SERDES blocks.
Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) techniques to satisfy tight area, thermal, and performance constraints.
Generate and maintain layout documentation, DRC/LVS reports, and tape out release packages.
Conduct parasitic extraction and post layout simulations to verify electrical performance against specifications.
Collaborate with circuit designers, verification engineers, and process engineers to resolve layout issues quickly and iterate efficiently.
Implement and enforce best practice guidelines in the team’s layout library.
Mentor junior technicians, fostering an inclusive, knowledge sharing culture.