Physical Designer

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Home Acres, NC, USA
In-Office
38K-43K Hourly
Senior level
Aerospace • Payments • Security • Transportation • Cybersecurity
The Role
Designs photomasks and production artwork for PolyStrata parts and subassemblies. Creates 3D models, applies design-for-manufacturing features, verifies layouts through DRC, and develops design-rule, optimization, and automation scripts. Maintains standard and parameterized cell libraries, collaborates with engineering and manufacturing, leads layout reviews, establishes best practices, and mentors designers. Requires substantial IC or MEMS design experience and eligibility to obtain a clearance.
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Business Unit:Cubic Defense

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Job Summary:


Responsible for the designs of photomasks and other production artwork used to create parts and subassemblies that are manufactured using our proprietary PolyStrata® technology. This position will work in a cross-functional team environment that will interact with electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as the manufacturing, fabrication and test groups. Complexity of assignments requires initiative and ability to design independently with minimal technical direction. Performs all assignments in compliance with engineering and contractual requirements, and within budget and schedule constraints. May help set design policies and procedures. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare 3D models for mask inclusion and manufacture through the addition of design for manufacturing features.
• Be responsible for ensuring all PolyStrata® designs conform to documented layout procedures and design rules via DRC.
• Develop and maintain DRC scripts for new and updated design rules.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard cell and parameterized cell libraries for PolyStrata® processes.
• Develop and maintain scripts for layout optimization and automation.
• Work with manufacturing and engineering to develop policy for design best practices.
• Provide technical direction for designers in other disciplines to ensure best practices are being implemented.
• Attends meetings with engineering, manufacturing and customer representatives related to design efforts.
• Lead layout review meetings.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship for other layout designers.
Minimum Job Requirements:

Two-years of technical training, or equivalent, in drafting and engineering, plus a minimum of six (6) years design engineering experience in IC or MEMS processes.
• Proficiency using Design Workshop 2000 or similar mask layout tool is required.
• Familiarity with PCB layout using Altium Designer is desired.
• Familiarity with other CAD/CAE software such as SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD and Ansys HFSS is desirable.
• Ability to use typical office automation products such as computer spreadsheets and word processing programs.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• Effective written and oral communication skills required.
• Must be able to work long periods at a design workstation.

Must be eligible to obtain a clearance
The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

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Cubic Pay Range:

$38.00 - $43.00 + benefits.

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The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Worker Type:

Employee

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Skills Required

  • Two years of technical training or equivalent in drafting and engineering
  • At least six years of design engineering experience in IC or MEMS processes
  • Proficiency using Design Workshop 2000 or a similar mask layout tool
  • Ability to use office automation products, including spreadsheets and word processing software
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work long periods at a design workstation
  • Familiarity with PCB layout using Altium Designer
  • Familiarity with CAD/CAE software such as SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, and Ansys HFSS
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities and timelines
  • Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance

Cubic Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cubic Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Cubic Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and mental health resources via an assistance program and virtual providers such as Talkspace and Ginger. Veteran-focused behavioral health support and access to a broad wellness network underscore depth of care.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Time off options span paid holidays, paid sick days, flexible or unlimited vacation, floating holidays, bereavement leave, and flexible time off. Flexible work schedules and a remote work program complement these offerings in many roles.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellbeing initiatives include an employee assistance program, wellness programs, mental health benefits, and onsite amenities such as a gym and pet insurance. Recognition for wellness efforts and veteran-specific support further enhance lifestyle-oriented benefits.

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The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

Cubic Corporation (Cubic) is an international provider of systems and solutions that address the mass transit and global defense markets.

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