ASIC Physical Design Engineer — Synthesis and Timing – (Associate or Experienced)
About the role
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ASIC Physical Design Engineers – Synthesis and Timing
El Segundo
CA
Position overview
Key Responsibilities
- Help in driving frontend and backend implementation including synthesis, equivalence checking, floor-planning, timing constraints, timing and power convergence, and ECO implementation
- Ensure clean netlist handoffs and predictable convergence by partnering with RTL, verification, DFT, and backend partner companies
- Support chip‑level integration, top‑level timing closure, signoff readiness, and tapeout activities
- Contribute to methodology, automation, tool evaluations, and flow documentation
- Troubleshoot complex cross‑domain timing issues and propose robust, repeatable fixes
Boeing continuously shapes the future of aerospace and space systems, advancing U.S. leadership in space while amplifying human creativity and intelligence. As a Boeing engineer, you'll join a diverse, collaborative team solving high‑impact challenges in complex semiconductor design. If you value a company that supports strong work-life balance and meaningful technical work, Boeing is the place to be.
How to make your application stand out
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 1+ years of practical experience in synthesis and static timing analysis (STA)
- Solid understanding of timing convergence, constraints generation/management, and logic synthesis at block or full‑chip level
- Familiarity with DFT, UPF/CPF power intent, ECO implementation, and signoff flows
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, STA, and equivalence checking
- Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl) for flow automation and analysis
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Experienced, Level 3
: 5+ years of related engineering experience
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in EE, Computer Engineering/Science, or related field
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
- Experience with large, timing‑challenging ASIC blocks and cross‑domain timing convergence
- Hands‑on experience across the complete physical design flow (synthesis, floorplanning, P&R, CTS, STA, physical verification)
- Background in radiation‑hardened or space‑qualified ASIC design
- Experience working in multi‑disciplinary teams, vendors and with external Backend partners
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools and methodologies
Conflict of Interest
Associate, Level 2
Experienced, Level 3
Relocation
Drug Free Workplace
Shift Work
Total Rewards
Language Requirements
Education
Relocation
Export Control Requirement
Safety Sensitive
Security Clearance
Visa Sponsorship
Contingent Upon Award Program
Shift
Boeing Participates in E – Verify
- E-Verify (English)
- E-Verify (Spanish)
Right to Work Statement
- Right to Work (English)
- Right to Work (Spanish)
Not included in the source posting: benefits.
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