Sr. Photonic IC Layout Engineer

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.