CMOS Integrated Circuit CAD Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking to hire a motivated 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.

A well-qualified candidate will have 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.
• Provide expert support to designers in debugging tools, foundry technology files and design errors, as well as develop flows and scripts to improve team productivity.
• 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.
• Communicate with vendors and foundry suppliers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior experience.
• Experience with MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout including front-end devices structures, and VLSI design.
• Experience installing, configuring, validating, and customizing foundry Process Design Kits (PDKs), including modification of technology files and integration into internal CAD design flows.
• Experience in debugging SVRF (Standard Verification Rule Format) scripting language to define/modify DRC & DFM rules (including density fill) in Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Calibre tool.
• Experience using Calibre to support, enhance, and debug foundry design rule checks (DRC) and antenna rule decks. Experience writing automation and workflow scripts in Perl, C-Shell, and TCL within Unix environments, using Subversion (SVN) for version control and Cadence SKILL to customize Cadence EDA tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Familiarity with ROIC architecture and design concepts.
• Familiarity with distributed computing environments.
• Familiarity with Digital Design and Signoff tools, such as Cadence Genus, Innovius, Tempus, Voltus, or Synopsys Design Compiler, IC Compiler, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, TestMAX.
• Experience with simulators like Spectre, Ultrasim, and CustomSim.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about providing excellent support for team members.

What We Offer

• A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• 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, Innovation, and Safety.
• Relocation assistance available.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• This position requires onsite work in Goleta, CA: Welcome to Raytheon in Goleta, CA

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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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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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