Digital Integrated Circuit Physical Design Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

$85,850 - $116,150/Yr

Boeing - Tukwila, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tukwila, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Boeing Research & Technology is seeking a Digital Integrated Circuit Physical Design Engineer at various levels (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior) to develop complex, high-performance ASICs, FPGAs, and SoCs for military/aerospace and safety-critical systems. The role involves collaborating with design teams, performing physical design tasks, and ensuring design integrity and manufacturability. The position is based in Tukwila, Washington, and requires a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team to understand the specifications and requirements of the IC design project.
• Perform physical design tasks including floor planning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and timing closure.
• Utilize Cadence or Synopsys EDA tools to implement and optimize physical design aspects of the IC.
• Conduct physical verification tasks such as DRC, LVS, and ERC to ensure design integrity and manufacturability.
• Optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) metrics through various techniques such as clock gating, power gating, and voltage scaling.
• Analyze and resolve timing-related issues, including setup and hold violations, and perform static timing analysis (STA) to achieve timing closure.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in physical design methodologies, tools, and technologies, and propose innovative solutions to enhance design efficiency.
• Document design methodologies, guidelines, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience in the design/development of integrated circuits.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of digital IC design concepts, physical design methodologies, and EDA tools such as Cadence or Synopsys.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, or Python for automation and design flow enhancement.
• Experience with industry-standard physical design tools, including floor planning, placement, routing, and timing closure.
• Familiarity with physical verification tools such as Calibre or IC Validator for DRC, LVS, and ERC checks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve design-related issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques and methodologies is a plus.
• Experience with advanced process nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm, or below) is desirable.
• Experience developing digital or analog/mixed-signal ICs for extreme environment applications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work