University of Southern California
EDA Infrastructure Engineer
University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Overview
EDA Infrastructure Engineer Location: California (On-site at the USC University Park Campus). Organization: Viterbi School of Engineering, Los Angeles, California. The MOSIS 2.0 PIES Team is Hiring. Background: The California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub (California DREAMS) will promote innovation and lab-to-fab transition for RF and other technologies in the Southern California region. MOSIS 2.0 will provide access to university nanofabs and industry prototyping and production fabs in support of rapid prototyping for Government- and Industry-funded R&D projects. Primary end uses include advanced RF-spectrum communications and sensing applications (5G/6G and related domains), advanced digital design, 2.5D chiplet designs, and emerging 3D designs. The Prototype Integration and Engineering Services (PIES) team will operate within MOSIS 2.0 to provide engineering support for users bridging innovations and production. MOSIS 2.0 PIES team is hiring an EDA Infrastructure Engineer who will be part of a core team at USC/ISI complemented by a distributed team at partner university labs and industryfabs. Location:
California (On-site at the USC University Park Campus) Position Type:
Full-Time, Research/Support Role, MOSIS2.0 (California DREAMS Microelectronics Commons) / USC ECE Department. Responsibilities
Maintaining EDA tool flows for tools from multiple vendors, with an emphasis on digital flows Managing cloud platform for EDA tool usage and IP repository Support internal and external EDA users Supporting collaborative cloud-based EDA ecosystem for hub and inter-hub use Qualifications and Experience
Experience using and developing flows for tools from Ansys, Cadence, Keysight, Siemens, and Synopsys tools (not all five required but experience across vendors desired) Experience with deployment and use of EDA tools on commercial cloud platforms Experience with analog and digital design Experience with IP module maintenance and usage Working knowledge of electrical and computer engineering Requirements
*Applicants selected for this position will require access to ITAR/EAR/OFAC materials. According to U.S. government regulations, ONLY U.S. citizens OR lawful permanent residents (green card) are eligible for ITAR/EAR/OFAC access.* Minimum of masters level degree in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or related degree covering fundamentals of microelectronics engineering principles and fabrication technologies Five years of experience with a variety of EDA flows from a variety of vendors. Experience spanning analog and digital design and IP development, usage, and maintenance. I might mention that we expect this person to help develop a collaborative EDA ecosystem across the hub that covers not only licenses but sharing of tool expertise and experiences. Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $156,918 - $180,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Minimum Education: Masters degree Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Skills: Working knowledge of electrical and computer engineering Preferred Education: Doctorate REQ20164735 Posted Date: 08/24/2025
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EDA Infrastructure Engineer Location: California (On-site at the USC University Park Campus). Organization: Viterbi School of Engineering, Los Angeles, California. The MOSIS 2.0 PIES Team is Hiring. Background: The California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub (California DREAMS) will promote innovation and lab-to-fab transition for RF and other technologies in the Southern California region. MOSIS 2.0 will provide access to university nanofabs and industry prototyping and production fabs in support of rapid prototyping for Government- and Industry-funded R&D projects. Primary end uses include advanced RF-spectrum communications and sensing applications (5G/6G and related domains), advanced digital design, 2.5D chiplet designs, and emerging 3D designs. The Prototype Integration and Engineering Services (PIES) team will operate within MOSIS 2.0 to provide engineering support for users bridging innovations and production. MOSIS 2.0 PIES team is hiring an EDA Infrastructure Engineer who will be part of a core team at USC/ISI complemented by a distributed team at partner university labs and industryfabs. Location:
California (On-site at the USC University Park Campus) Position Type:
Full-Time, Research/Support Role, MOSIS2.0 (California DREAMS Microelectronics Commons) / USC ECE Department. Responsibilities
Maintaining EDA tool flows for tools from multiple vendors, with an emphasis on digital flows Managing cloud platform for EDA tool usage and IP repository Support internal and external EDA users Supporting collaborative cloud-based EDA ecosystem for hub and inter-hub use Qualifications and Experience
Experience using and developing flows for tools from Ansys, Cadence, Keysight, Siemens, and Synopsys tools (not all five required but experience across vendors desired) Experience with deployment and use of EDA tools on commercial cloud platforms Experience with analog and digital design Experience with IP module maintenance and usage Working knowledge of electrical and computer engineering Requirements
*Applicants selected for this position will require access to ITAR/EAR/OFAC materials. According to U.S. government regulations, ONLY U.S. citizens OR lawful permanent residents (green card) are eligible for ITAR/EAR/OFAC access.* Minimum of masters level degree in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or related degree covering fundamentals of microelectronics engineering principles and fabrication technologies Five years of experience with a variety of EDA flows from a variety of vendors. Experience spanning analog and digital design and IP development, usage, and maintenance. I might mention that we expect this person to help develop a collaborative EDA ecosystem across the hub that covers not only licenses but sharing of tool expertise and experiences. Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $156,918 - $180,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Minimum Education: Masters degree Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Skills: Working knowledge of electrical and computer engineering Preferred Education: Doctorate REQ20164735 Posted Date: 08/24/2025
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