Integrated Circuit Design Engineer

Job Description: Senseeker is seeking an integrated circuit (IC) design engineer to join our IC team and perform 65 nm to 180 nm CMOS mixed-signal design for our readout integrated circuits (ROICs). Responsibilities include digital and analog IC design, simulation, layout, and verification; developing behavioral models in Verilog/Verilog-A; contributing novel ideas to the company’s IP portfolio; interfacing with customers; staying current with state-of-the-art technologies; and maintaining clear, well-organized documentation. You will also help improve our EDA tool flow and overall efficiency. You should be comfortable working in a relaxed small-business environment and be able to independently drive tasks to completion when needed.

Required Education & Work Experience: Master’s degree in electrical/computer engineering with an emphasis on IC design and a minimum of two years of work experience. 

Required Attributes: 

• US person status required for this position, pursuant to the terms of government contracts with Senseeker*
• CMOS integrated circuit design, simulation, layout and verification experience
• Knowledge of high-density arrayed low-noise analog design and layout techniques
• Knowledge of high-speed mixed-signal design and layout techniques
• Proficient in Verilog, Verilog-A/Verilog-AMS modeling
• Solid understanding of solid-state device physics
• Excellent teamwork skills, good written and verbal communication and a self-driven approach to work
• Previous tapeout experience is a must

Desired Attributes:

• Practical design experience with digital converters (ADCs/DACs), PLL/DLL, SerDes, image sensors and digital readout ICs
• Proficient in image sensor characterization and noise analysis
• Comfortable with multiple CAD tools and foundry PDKs
• Experience with digital synthesis tools
• Experience with Siemens EDA flow (Tanner/Symphony/Calibre) is a plus

Job Type and Location: Full-time in Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Salary Range: $120,000 to $160,000 annually depending on education and experience

Benefits: Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k with company match, flexible schedule, relaxed working environment, located in a great beachside community.

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* This position requires work on projects which are protected under US ITAR laws, consequently, only US Persons will be considered for this position by law. For this purpose, the term "US person" means an individual who is a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident alien of the US (e.g., a "Green Card" holder), a refugee, or someone in the US as a protected political asylee, or under amnesty.

Senseeker is a wholly US owned transducer IC and cryogenic test solutions company. We specialize in the design of state-of-the-art digital readout integrated circuits, cryogenic test equipment, electronics and software. Senseeker's products and IP enable FPA developers to produce world class infrared image sensing solutions. We are located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, amid the west coast's hub of infrared and scientific image sensor companies. For more information see .

Senseeker Corp is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applications for employment without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.