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Date Posted:

2026-01-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA602: Goleta (RVS) Bldg B01 6825 Cortona Drive Building B01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking to hire a motivated **_Sr. CMOS IC CAD Engineer_** to join the Integrated Circuits Design Team. In this position, you will be part of a talented team designing next-generation digital visible and infrared image sensors. A successful candidate will excel at collaborating in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment working to develop cutting-edge image sensor products.

You will support installation of foundry PDKs, provide expert support to designers in debugging tools, foundry technology files and design errors, as well as develop flows and scripts to improve design team productivity. A well-qualified candidate will have solid EE or CS background with an understanding of circuits, layouts, VLSI design and electronic design automation (EDA) tools. A strong background in the Siemens Calibre tool, including verification and SVRF coding experience, is a must for this position. The job involves both development of tools & processes and support of the design team, including communication with vendors and foundry suppliers. Due to the support nature of this role, this candidate should possess good interpersonal skills and have a genuine desire and aptitude to help others.

What You Will Do:

+ Install, configure, and support foundry PDKs

+ Custom edit foundry technology files to define and implement RVS ICDC design methodologies

+ Support and maintain CAD tools used by IC designers including Virtuoso, DRC/LVS/PEX/PERC verification tools, extractions, and spice simulation tools

+ Work with CAD tool vendors to identify and resolve bugs, improve tool usability, and evaluate new tools and features

+ Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies

+ Act as Linux, Subversion (SVN) version control, and Keysight (Cliosoft) Design Data Management (SOS) administrator

+ Write scripts using Perl and Cadence SKILL

Qualifications You Must Have:

+ Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience with MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout including front-end devices structures, and VLSI design

+ Experience writing and debugging SVRF (Standard Verification Rule Format) scripting language to define/modify DRC & DFM rules (including density fill) in Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Calibre tool

+ Experience in Calibre in order to support, enhance, and debug foundry DRC and Antenna rules

+ Experience programming in Perl, Tcl (Tool Command Language) and Cadence SKILL, as well as Unix, Subversion (SVN) version control, c-shell programming experience, and SOS administration experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

+ Familiarity with ROIC architecture and design concepts

+ Experience with distributed computing environments

+ Experience managing vendor support

+ Experience with Digital Design and Signoff tools, such as Cadence Genus, Innovius, Tempus, Voltus, etc., or Synopsys Design Compiler, IC Compiler, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, TestMAX, etc.

+ Experience with simulators like Spectre, Ultrasim, and CustomSim

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote._

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.