Advanced Prototyping Platform Engineer - Electronic Design Automation

Job description :

Advanced Prototyping Platform Engineer Electronic Design Automation

Located near Santa Monica, CA

US citizens and permanent residents only

$156K to $189K

A premier academic and research institution, supporting a major regional initiative focused on accelerating the development and transition of cutting-edge microelectronic and radio frequency (RF) technologies from foundational research to industrial production. This program provides critical integration services, bridging the gap between innovative academic lab work and large-scale manufacturing capabilities for projects sponsored by both government and private industry. The scope of supported applications is broad, including next-generation wireless communications (e.g., beyond 5G), high-performance digital architectures, complex 2.5D / 3D heterogeneous integration, and advanced sensor systems.

The Integration and Engineering Systems Support (IESS) team is a specialized unit dedicated to providing deep technical assistance to users navigating this transition from concept to prototype. We are seeking a foundational member for this team.

The Role : EDA Platform Specialist

You will be part of a central, expert engineering team situated within the main campus, collaborating with a distributed network of staff at partner university cleanrooms and commercial fabrication facilities.

Location : Major Metropolitan Area in Southern California (On-site work required at primary university campus and nearby research facility).

Employment Status : Full-Time, Research / Technical Support Staff.

Core Responsibilities

• System Maintenance : Oversee and manage the end-to-end functionality of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) toolchains from multiple major providers, with a focus on advanced digital design flows.
• Cloud Infrastructure : Administer and optimize the secure, cloud-based platform utilized for EDA software access, license management, and the maintenance of a critical Intellectual Property (IP) library.
• User Support : Provide expert-level technical assistance and troubleshooting for both internal development teams and external program participants utilizing the EDA resources.
• Ecosystem Development : Actively contribute to the design and implementation of a shared, cloud-enabled EDA environment that facilitates cross-organizational collaboration, tool utilization best practices, and knowledge exchange among partner institutions.

Qualifications :

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

You will be front and center of one of the most significant attempts to create a process between the government and Universities to speed up the creation of custom processors. There may be major educational benefits. This individual will be at the crossroads of this project.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 156000

Salary Max : $ 180000

Currency Type : USD

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