Senior MMIC CAD/EDA Engineer

Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Within the BAE Systems MMIC and Foundry Capabilities group, based in Nashua, NH, we design and fabricate high performance GaN and GaAs microwave and millimeter-wave Integrated Circuits (ICs) for the Space and Defense markets. We are looking for a senior Computer-Aided Design (CAD)/Electronic Design Automation (EDA) engineer to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of our GaN and GaAs Process Design Kits (PDKs) for Keysight's Advanced Design System (ADS) and Cadence's Microwave Office (MWO) MMIC design platforms. Job responsibilities will include the following:

• Develop, maintain, and improve ADS and/or MWO PDKs including:
  • Schematic and layout views for parameterized components
  • Verification decks and flows for design rule and layout vs. schematic checking
  • Component pallets and custom icons and menus
  • Integration with integrated and 3rd-party electromagnetic and electro-thermal tools
  • Process-specific customizations for GaN and GaAs technologies
  • Revision control and documentation
  • End-user support
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and customer support for internal end-users as well as other internal CAD/EDA engineers
• Interface with Keysight and/or Cadence CAD/EDA applications and development engineers

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A University Degree (Master's Degree or above) in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, Microelectronics or comparable
• 15+ years of professional experience with Keysight ADS and/or Cadence MWO PDK development
• Knowledge of semiconductor IC design methods and flows with special emphasis on RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave design
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or tool-specific scripting languages like Keysight AEL or Cadence SKILL
• Experience with RF/Microwave/Millimeter-Wave circuit, electro-magnetic, and electro-thermal simulation tools such as Keysight's ADS/Momentum and Cadence's AWR MWO/Axiem

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with the Verilog-A behavioral modeling language, especially its integration into PDKs for compact modeling of PDK components
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong presentation skills
• A continuous improvement mindset

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.