Superconducting Electronics Design Engineer

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Imec USA’s Florida-based R&D Center focuses on pioneering superconducting electronics for next-generation applications. We develop new sustainable technologies addressing the growing energy needs of data centers, AI, and high-performance computing. Superconducting digital technology is one of the potential new solutions to deliver data center-scale compute power at 100x better energy efficiency in small-volume systems. Leveraging imec core expertise in semiconductor scaling, heterogeneous integration, and system development, imec is pioneering superconducting solutions for decentralized, autonomous AI systems, enabling revolutionary AI architectures with unique capabilities.

We are seeking a motivated and talented electronic design engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. In this position you will contribute to the design, simulation, and characterization of superconducting electronic devices. It offers the unique opportunity to work with a full-stack cross-site development team integrated across Kissimmee, Florida, and Leuven, Belgium. We are working on all aspects of this new digital technology, from developing a new superconducting process using state-of-the-art 300mm silicon wafer BEOL technology to circuit design, system architecture, and software optimization. We foster a collaborative, hands-on environment where initiative and innovation are encouraged.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Design superconducting circuit layouts and schematics using Cadence Virtuoso.
• Automate the creation of schematics and layouts using SKILL code.
• Work with PCells, hierarchical layouts, and perform verification (DRC/LVS).
• Simulate analog circuits using Cadence Spectre and other simulation tools.
• Model superconducting structures using Ansys HFSS or Cadence Clarity.
• Perform design reviews and create technical documentation and reports.
• Contribute to publications in international journals and conferences.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of electronics and circuit design fundamentals.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external collaboration.
• Familiarity with analog simulation tools, for instance Spectre or PSPICE.
• Familiarity with microwave modelling tools, for instance Ansys HFSS.
• Scripting experience, for instance in Python or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with material science and/or solid-state physics.
• Self-driven, hands-on, and pragmatic with a can-do attitude.

Additional Qualifications

· Experience working with superconductors in any capacity.

· Experience with design or test of passive RF circuits (e.g. transmission lines, resonators).

· Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication, mask design, or PDK development.

• Layout design using SKILL in Cadence Virtuoso.
• Experience working in R&D environments.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

About imec

Imec is a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. We leverage our world-class infrastructure and global ecosystem of partners across diverse industries to enable groundbreaking innovation in application domains, including healthcare, smart cities, mobility, logistics, manufacturing, and energy.

This opportunity is based at our U.S. R&D design center, which focuses on the R&D of novel applications and innovative solutions with superconducting electronics.

At imec, we believe that talent grows technology, and technology grows talent. Our informal and progressive working environment offers a range of possibilities to take the initiative and grow in responsibility.

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