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Sr Physical Design Engineer (Onsite) with Active Secret Clearance
Job Location:
Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 170000 - 210000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Physical Design Engineer (ASIC/SoC) with Active Secret Clearance
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one)
Location : Onsite only in San Diego CA Austin TX Manassas VA or Nashua NH.
About the Role
Are you ready to design the future of aerospace and defense technology We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Physical Design Engineer to join our Advanced Microelectronics this role you will play a critical part in the development of next-generation ASICs and SoCs that power mission-critical systems.
Own the physical implementation of complex high-performance and low-power designs from netlist through GDSII tape-out. Working alongside a collaborative team of digital design verification and systems engineers you will leverage industry-leading EDA tools to ensure our silicon meets the rigorous performance power and area (PPA) targets required for national security applications.
Key Responsibilities
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $170000 to $210000 which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Full-Time Benefits:
15 days of PTO per calendar year
10 paid Holidays per calendar year
Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance FSA (Health and Dependent Limited Purpose) HAS and Gap Insurance
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
401k - Traditional & Roth
Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Encore Semi Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race religion creed color age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics ancestry marital status civil union status medical condition disability (mental and physical) military and veteran status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.
Encore Semi is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one)
Location : Onsite only in San Diego CA Austin TX Manassas VA or Nashua NH.
About the Role
Are you ready to design the future of aerospace and defense technology We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Physical Design Engineer to join our Advanced Microelectronics this role you will play a critical part in the development of next-generation ASICs and SoCs that power mission-critical systems.
Own the physical implementation of complex high-performance and low-power designs from netlist through GDSII tape-out. Working alongside a collaborative team of digital design verification and systems engineers you will leverage industry-leading EDA tools to ensure our silicon meets the rigorous performance power and area (PPA) targets required for national security applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Netlist-to-GDSII Execution: Drive block-level and chip-level physical implementation including floorplanning power grid design placement clock tree synthesis (CTS) and routing using Synopsys Fusion Compiler.
- Timing Closure: Perform rigorous Static Timing Analysis (STA) constraint validation and timing closure using Synopsys PrimeTime across multiple corners and operating modes.
- Power & Reliability Analysis: Conduct dynamic and static IR-drop analysis as well as Electromigration (EM) checks using Ansys Redhawk to ensure robust power delivery and design reliability.
- Physical Verification: Execute and debug Design Rule Checks (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) checks to ensure manufacturing compliance and flawless tape-outs.
- Methodology Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine physical design methodologies automate repetitive workflows using Tcl/Python and optimize the overall PPA.
- Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active U.S. Secret Clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain one).
- Education: Bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Experience: Proven industry experience in ASIC/SoC physical design and tape-out cycles.
- Tool Proficiency: Hands-on expertise with Fusion Compiler (or equivalent place-and-route tools like IC Compiler II/Innovus).
- Deep knowledge of STA and sign-off timing closure using PrimeTime.
- Experience with EM/IR analysis using Redhawk.
- Proficiency in physical verification (DRC/LVS) sign-off tools (e.g. Calibre IC Validator).
- Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Tcl Python or Perl to automate EDA flows.
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is between $170000 to $210000 which also includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Full-Time Benefits:
15 days of PTO per calendar year
10 paid Holidays per calendar year
Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Company covers 80% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
Dental & Vision: Company covers 50% of premiums for Employee and Dependents
Voluntary Benefits: Life Insurance FSA (Health and Dependent Limited Purpose) HAS and Gap Insurance
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
401k - Traditional & Roth
Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Encore Semi Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race religion creed color age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression national origin genetics ancestry marital status civil union status medical condition disability (mental and physical) military and veteran status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.
Encore Semi is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Encore Semi provides engineering services and solutions to the Semiconductor and Electronics industries, using highly advanced technologies and tools. Our Teams of Engineers provide custom engineering solutions for semiconductor product companies, OEMs developing IP or SoC, and Subsy ... View more
