Job Description Based on multiple factors, remote work may be a possibility for this position, at the discretion of the business.
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
BAE Systems is seeking a MMIC CAD/Layout Specialist to join the Microelectronics Center located in Nashua, NH. In this role, you will be a key member of the team who designs and manufactures the world’s most advanced GaAs and GaN RF integrated circuits.
Responsibilities of the role include:- Building and maintaining layout libraries for cutting-edge, rapidly evolving MMIC technologies.
- Working with design engineers to complete the final circuit layout and verification steps, ensuring that circuit designs meet all layout design rules and performance specifications
- Completing reticle floor planning and layout
- Guiding reticle designs through design reviews with cross-function teams of design, test, and process engineers
- Engage with BAE Systems wafer foundry to initiate mask procurement and the release to manufacturing
- Create and maintain documentation according to BAE Systems standards and procedures
- Execute on a broad mix of products and projects ranging from volume production to leading-edge research and development
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Must have at least 5 years hands-on experience with layout in MMIC, mixed signal (e.g. SiGe), or advanced CMOS integrated circuit processes. Knowledgeable in best practices.
- Proficient in Cadence Virtuoso
- Proficient in DRC and LVS verification tools, such as Cadence Assura
- Strong communication skills to be used in collaboration within cross-functional teams that include circuit designers, foundry engineers, technical leads, and project managers
- Strong attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a high product mix and delivery commitments to multiple customers
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in layout of high-performance GaN HEMT or GaAs PHEMT RF MMIC technologies
- Proficient in the layout and verification tools included in Design Workshop 2000, Cadence Microwave Office, and Keysight ADS
- Expertise with scripting for CAD flow automation
- Additional experience with readout integrated circuit (ROIC) CMOS designs for sensor arrays and imaging systems is a plus
- Additional experience with and high-performance RF CMOS or SiGe system-on-a-chip or transceiver designs at microwave (~20 GHz) or mm-wave (~40 GHz) frequencies is a plus
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
