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Job 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
- 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.