PDK and CAD Support Engineer – Integrated Circuit Design (ASIC and MMIC)

Date Posted:

2026-03-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NH-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

This role will report to the Product Lifecycle Services team within the Raytheon Digital Technology organization. Digital Technology supports a portfolio of Engineering and Operations tools, as well as other software and engineering capabilities. Users of the portfolio are located across the United States, in both Classified and Unclassified environments.

This role will be a key team member of the Digital Technology organization responsible for supporting the Electrical Engineering teams innovating Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) designs and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) designs. This role will require coordination with not only our internal customers and stakeholders, but additionally with software and foundry partners.

What You Will Do:

• Install, configure, and support foundry Process Design Kits (PDKs).

• Support and maintain CAD tools for IC design, including Virtuoso, physical verification tools, extraction tools, and SPICE simulators.

• Collaborate with CAD tool vendors to resolve bugs, enhance tool usability, and evaluate new tools and features.

• Administer Linux systems and manage Keysight (Cliosoft) SOS Design Data Management.

• Develop, deploy, and maintain scripts using Perl and Cadence SKILL.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

• Experience with MOSFET device behavior and CMOS layout, including front-end device structures.

• Proficiency with Calibre for supporting, enhancing, and debugging Design Rule Check (DRC) and Layout vs. Schematic (LVS) processes.

• Experience with Cadence SKILL programming, Linux shell scripting, and SOS version control administration.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with ROIC architecture and design concepts.

• Proficiency in SVRF scripting for modifying DRC and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) rules in Siemens (Mentor Graphics) Calibre.

• Experience with distributed computing environments and managing vendor support.

• Experience with digital design tools like Cadence Genus, Innovus, Tempus, or Synopsys Design Compiler, IC Compiler, or PrimeTime.

• Hands-on experience with simulators such as Spectre, Ultrasim, or CustomSim, and scripting languages like Perl.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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