Senior Analog Design and Layout Engineer
Company: Cooperidge Consulting Firm
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Cooperidge Consulting Firm is
seeking a Senior Analog Design & Layout Engineer for a premier
Microelectronics Commons hub in Los Angeles, CA. This is a
versatile, high-impact opportunity at the heart of the national
initiative to revitalize U.S. integrated circuit design. Unlike
standard production roles, this position sits at the intersection
of technical consulting, academic mentorship, and funded research.
You will move seamlessly from schematic capture to tape-out,
supporting external customers on high-performance designs while
troubleshooting design-flow bottlenecks for advanced university
curriculum. This is an ideal environment for a versatile engineer
who thrives on diversity in process technologies (CMOS to III-V)
and enjoys the intellectual challenge of teaching and research. Job
Responsibilities Technical Consulting: Partner with external
industry customers to develop high-performance analog/digital
circuit designs, providing expert guidance from schematic capture
through physical implementation. Multi-Process Design: Design and
implement solutions across a wide array of technologies, including
CMOS, BiCMOS, and III-V , ensuring meticulous adherence to foundry
design rules. Academic Integration: Support specialized tape-out
curriculum by demonstrating advanced layout techniques and
providing clinical troubleshooting for student design flows. Full
Lifecycle Verification: Lead post-layout simulation, parasitic
extraction, and rigorous layout verification efforts ( DRC/LVS )
for high-impact research projects. Research Contribution:
Contribute to funded research initiatives, authoring technical
design reports and layout closure documentation for both industry
and academic stakeholders. Tool Mastery: Utilize industry-standard
CAD environments ( Cadence Virtuoso ) and SPICE simulators to
achieve tape-out success across diverse foundry technologies.
Requirements Education & Legal Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in
Electrical Engineering or a related technical field is REQUIRED.
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is REQUIRED. Core
experience Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in analog
circuit design and/or physical layout. Verification Mastery: Strong
understanding of layout verification methodologies, DRC/LVS, and
parasitic extraction. Tool Proficiency: Expert-level command of
Cadence Virtuoso, SPICE , and/or Mentor Graphics. Communication:
Exceptional interpersonal skills; must be able to explain complex
circuit concepts to both industry customers and engineering
students. Preferred Skills Experience with device-level,
electromagnetic, or photonic component simulations. Prior
experience in a teaching, tutoring, or workshop-led environment is
a significant plus. Benefits Comprehensive health, vision, and
dental insurance plans Life insurance coverage 401(k) retirement
plan with company matching contributions Paid time off including
vacation, sick leave, and holidays Opportunities for career growth
and advancement
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