Superconducting Electronics Design Engineer

Job Title

Superconducting Electronics Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design engineer on imec USA’s R&D team in Kissimmee, FL developing superconducting electronic devices, circuits, and enabling technologies for energy-efficient computing and AI systems. Work spans schematic and layout design, simulation, verification, and device characterization within an international, multidisciplinary team.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years of experience stated.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include design, simulation, verification, and collaboration across sites.

• Design superconducting circuit schematics and layouts using Cadence Virtuoso.
• Develop or maintain automation scripts and tools to generate schematics and layouts.
• Work with PCells and hierarchical layouts; perform DRC and LVS and other design verification tasks.
• Simulate analog and superconducting circuits using Cadence Spectre and related simulation tools.
• Model superconducting and electromagnetic structures using Ansys HFSS, Cadence Clarity, or similar EM tools.
• Support device and circuit characterization and evaluation in the lab.
• Participate in design reviews and prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across imec’s U.S. and European R&D organizations and contribute to publications and conferences.

Requirements

Required technical skills and attributes, plus a short list of preferred experience.

• Solid understanding of electronics and circuit design fundamentals.
• Experience with analog circuit simulation tools such as Cadence Spectre or PSpice.
• Familiarity with microwave and electromagnetic modeling tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Cadence Clarity).
• Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso layout, PCells, hierarchical layouts, and design verification (DRC/LVS).
• Scripting or programming experience (Python, MATLAB, or similar) to support automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with materials science and/or solid-state physics concepts relevant to superconducting devices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-driven, hands-on, pragmatic approach suitable for an R&D environment.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience working with superconducting devices or circuits.
• Experience designing or testing passive RF circuits (transmission lines, resonators).
• Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication, mask design, or PDK development.
• Experience with layout automation or SKILL in Cadence Virtuoso is a plus.
• Prior experience in semiconductor or advanced-technology R&D environments.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field is required. A PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field is considered a plus.

About the Company

Company: imec

Headquarters: Leuven, Belgium

imec is a global research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, focusing on semiconductor scaling, heterogeneous integration, and advanced computing. It develops sustainable technologies across healthcare, mobility, energy, and high-performance computing, including superconducting electronics R&D.