ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer, Senior (E3)

Job Title

ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer, Senior (E3)

Role Summary

Join Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control organization to deliver full‑custom analog and mixed‑signal IC physical implementation. The role focuses on layout flow from floorplan through tape out, optimizing performance, matching, signal integrity, and manufacturability across multiple foundries.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in full‑custom analog or mixed‑signal IC layout design.

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end layout and tape out activities and for mentoring junior engineers.

• Own layout flow from floorplan through tape out.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to produce parasitic‑aware, high‑performance physical designs.
• Work in a dual tool environment (Synopsys Custom Compiler and Cadence Virtuoso).
• Drive physical verification closure (DRC, LVS, ERC) across multiple foundries.
• Create and optimize floorplans for area, matching, signal integrity, and power delivery.
• Perform EMIR analysis and mitigate IR drop and electromigration concerns.
• Develop and maintain layout methodology and automation scripts.
• Prepare tape out sign‑off packages, documentation, and design rule decks.
• Mentor junior layout engineers and promote knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Key technical requirements and desirable skills.

• Must-have: 8+ years of full‑custom analog or mixed‑signal IC layout design experience.
• Experience with process nodes from 130nm to 12nm, including BCD technologies.
• Proficiency in Synopsys Custom Compiler and Cadence Virtuoso layout environments.
• Experience achieving physical verification closure across multiple foundry processes.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
• Nice-to-have: EMIR analysis and mitigation experience; scripting/layout automation (SKILL, Tcl, Python, Perl); layout experience with precision analog blocks such as PLLs, ADC/DACs, LDOs, and amplifiers.

Education Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Microelectronics, or a related technical field. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred.

About the Company

Company: Lockheed Martin

Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and defense company that specializes in the development of innovative technologies for national security, aerospace, and space exploration. With a commitment to harnessing the potential of space, Lockheed Martin aims to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and advance holistic solutions across military and civilian sectors, focusing on future-ready technologies.