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Senior Physical Design Engineer

Farnborough
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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Sr. Physical Design Engineer

Be part of a dynamic and motivated multi-national Physical Design team, taking part in developing a state-of-the-art Satellite SoC through the full life cycle: design to production. The chips include complex digital and analog modules. Some of the products are part of the next generation radiation hardened satellite modems. You will have access to best-in-class EDA design tools and will be working in leading edge process technologies.

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Responsibilities

  • Physical implementation of complex SoC, VLSI devices and Test Chips, integrating custom designs and 3rd party IP (Hard, Soft, IO, CPUs, DSPs, etc)
  • Full block level timing closure and manufacturing checks signoff including power planning and analysis
  • Working alongside the Logic Design RTL team to develop timing constraints for implementation at block and chip level
  • Insertion of DFT test structures and chip level integration, capture and simulation
  • Jointly with management, build your career development and growth opportunities.

Experience And Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from a major academic institute
  • At least 8 years' experience as Physical Design Engineer
  • Experience with COT/ASIC physical design flow covering: Synthesis, Floor-planning, Place and Route (P&R), Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), Parasitic Extraction, Static Timing Analysis (STA) and Timing Closure, Physical Verification, Power Analysis, Formal Verification, DFT/DFM and ATPG insertion/pattern generation
  • Deep sub-micron (28nm or below) process technologies
  • Industry standard design processes for deep sub-micron designs
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Practical use of scripting languages Tcl/Python/Perl etc.
  • Experience of at least one of the following EDA tool flows: Cadence or Synopsys
  • Communicating with other design teams, 3rd party IP and library suppliers and EDA tool vendors to improve scripts and tool flow
  • Managing/Interfacing to sub-contract design service providers

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We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

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MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

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Skills

Physical Design
VLSI
Timing Closure
Power Analysis
Static Timing Analysis
DFT
Scripting
Cadence
Synopsys
ASIC
Digital Design
Analog Design
Problem Solving
Analytical Skills
EDA Tools
Integration

Location

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

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