Sr. ASIC Layout Design Engineer

Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC

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US - Goleta, CA Until 8/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted April 14, 2026 Last posted April 14, 2026
Job description

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

  

Job Description

  

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Layout Design Engineer to help develop the next generation of high-performance focal-plane array readout integrated circuits (ROICs). These chips form the heart of our infrared detectors, sensors, and cameras—used in applications ranging from firefighting and security to scientific research and government contracts.

As part of our close-knit team, you will play a key role in producing analog and mixed-signal circuit layouts by preparing multi-dimensional, detailed drawings of the semiconductor devices from schematics provided by design engineering. You will collaborate closely with analog and digital circuit designers, ensuring precision in signal integrity, parasitic coupling, and matched transistor pairs. From initial design discussions to final tape-out, your expertise will help shape industry-leading imaging technology.

Must be US Citizen or PERM Resident

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop high-quality analog/mixed-signal IC layouts and create GDS databases of completed designs using Cadence and Siemens software tools.
  • Collaborate with circuit designers to optimize floor-planning, placement, and routing.
  • Ensure layout integrity and compliance to foundry wafer fabrication with Design Rule Checks (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), Parasitic Extraction (PEX), and the use of Process Design Kits (PDK).
  • Interface with ROIC designers, detector engineers, systems engineers, processors, test, and packaging teams to optimize performance, manufacturability and yield.
  • Present weekly updates to project schedule and percent task completions. Prepare reports for design reviews and internal and external customer presentations.
  • Perform proper handling of Export Controlled Information and exercise discipline in following GTC protocol and jurisdictional classification.
  • Release and maintain design documents per the ISO quality system requirements.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years of industry experience
  • Expertise in analog/mixed-signal layout design for CMOS circuits, ideally in 180nm, 130nm, or 75nm process nodes
  • Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso XL for connectivity-aware design
  • Strong understanding of Calibre verification (DRC, LVS) and troubleshooting techniques
  • Experience with custom cell-based layout and top-level floor planning, with work on focal-plane arrays a plus
  • Technical knowledge of wire resistance, coupling capacitance, and best practices for minimizing parasitic effects
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Programming/scripting skills in SKILL, TCL, Shell, or Python

  

Salary Range:

$113,600.00-$151,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne 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, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​

About this role

Summary

Designs analog/mixed-signal IC layouts for infrared detectors and sensors.

Job title

Sr. ASIC Layout Design Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

electronics

Location requirements

US-based, remote work not specified, must be US citizen or PERM resident.

Salary

$114k–$151k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cadence virtuoso xlcalibre verificationlayout designparasitic extractionprocess design kits

Preferred skills

focal-plane arraystop-level floor planningwire resistancecoupling capacitanceprogramming scripting

Specializations

analog layoutmixed-signalIC designcadenceverification
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Goleta, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City