RFIC Layout Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)

at  Boeing

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Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems is seeking an experienced Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Layout and Design Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) to join the Micro-Electronics team in El Segundo, CA.
The Micro-electronics group develops, designs and tests state of the art MMIC’s and RFIC’s in GaAs, Si, and SiGe technologies for space payloads. We seek Engineers who are ambitious and will thrive in a technology development environment and can work the full spectrum from research through flight insertion. We’re highly supportive of innovative thinking, we respect and acknowledge hard work, we recognize maturity and integrity, and we reward bottom-line achievement. At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination. #TheFutureIsBuiltHere
In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, using the latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. Mentoring is extremely valued, with several opportunities exist to assist in career guidance and advancement. We’re highly supportive of innovative thinking, we respect and acknowledge hard work, we recognize maturity and integrity, and we reward bottom-line achievement.
Boeing also invests in its local community by matching your donations to charities, and provides volunteer opportunities for outreach at schools.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Experience in RFIC layout and design. (Level 3 will have 1+, Level 4 will have 3+ and Level 5 will have 5+ years of experience in RFIC Layout and Design.)
• Experience in Cadence Software Suite including Virtuoso Layout.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Proficient in RFIC layout and design tools; including Cadence, Virtuoso Layout, ADE, Spectre RF, Si-Wave or additional signal integrity software.
• Proficiency with LINUX, ECAD setup, p-cell coding and PDK development.
• Proficiency with RF EM analysis tools including AWR, ADS, HFSS and Sonnett.
• 3+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Experience with Signal Integrity analysis and design.
• Experience with RF electrical REA including gain budgeting, end to end simulation and worst case circuit analysis.

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Experienced (Level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Lead (Level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Senior (Level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years’ related work experience, Master+12 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

• Design and implement complex RFIC layouts using your expertise in Cadence Software Suite and other high-frequency EM tools such as HFSS, Sonnet, CST, or equivalent.
• Conduct signal integrity simulation and analysis to ensure that our RFIC technologies meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
• Utilize your experience in RFIC design to contribute to the development of new technologies and products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of RFIC technologies into larger systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and trends in RFIC layout and design, and contribute to the development of new best practices and procedures.
• Participate in the mentoring and development of junior engineers.