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More than 200 UAV manufacturers rely on our technology, and our solutions power many of today's active interceptor operations.\nThrough our dual-use platform, we support civilian innovation while helping democratic nations strengthen their technological advantage.\nAny drone. Any scale. Anywhere.\nWe build resilient communication, navigation, and coordination systems for the age of autonomy.\nWe are looking for Physical Design Engineer (all levels) to join our team in building next-generation System-on-Chips (SoCs) from the ground up.\nResponsibilities\nDrive the physical implementation flow, from synthesis through place-and-route, timing closure, and GDSII sign-off.\nContribute to one or more of the following areas:\nSynthesis and constraint development (SDC), including handoff between front-end and back-end teams.\n\nFloorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, and routing for SoC blocks and full-chip integration.\n\nTiming closure across PVT corners and operating modes, including STA, ECO planning, and sign-off.\n\nPhysical verification, including DRC, LVS, ERC, antenna checks, and electromigration/IR-drop analysis.\n\nDFT integration and implementation, including scan insertion, compression, MBIST, boundary scan, and ownership of test pattern generation flows.\n\nLow-power implementation, including UPF/CPF co-design flows, power domains, level shifters, isolation, and retention strategies.\n\nPackage definition and co-design, including pinout planning, bump/ball assignment, package-aware signal and power integrity, and collaboration with package and board teams.\n\nTape-out preparation and sign-off, including GDSII generation, foundry deliverables, and DRC/LVS-clean handoff.\n\nSkills and Requirements\nBackground in SoC physical design, ranging from recent graduates with strong fundamentals and relevant project experience to senior engineers with multiple successful tape-outs.\n\nWorking knowledge of the complete RTL-to-GDSII flow (appropriate to experience level), including synthesis, place-and-route, STA, and physical verification.\n\nFamiliarity with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, IC Compiler, Cadence Genus, Innovus, Siemens Calibre, or equivalent solutions.\n\nSolid understanding of timing analysis, CDC, low-power design methodologies, and design-for-test concepts.\n\nScripting proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl for flow automation and analysis.\n\nStrong debugging skills and a structured approach to resolving complex implementation challenges.\n\nA proactive attitude, strong ownership mindset, and eagerness to learn and grow with the team.\n\nNice to Have\nExperience with package definition, pinout optimization, and package/PCB co-design.\n\nExperience with mixed-signal or RF SoC implementation and analog-to-digital integration.\n\nKnowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and electromigration analysis.\n\nExperience with hierarchical implementation methodologies and large-block partitioning.\n\nWhat We Offer\nTime Off\nPaid time off in accordance with Finnish labor legislation.\n\nHealth & Wellness Benefits\nLunch Benefit: Daily lunch allowance up to the tax-free limit.\n\nSport & Culture Benefit: Annual budget for gym memberships, sports activities, cultural events, and hobbies.\n\nWellbeing Allowance: Additional support for massages, mental health services, and other wellness-related activities.\n\nExtended Occupational Healthcare: enhanced coverage including partial dental care.\n\n24/7 Accident Insurance: Coverage during both work and personal time.\n\nBusiness Travel Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for work-related travel.\n\nOffice Perks: Complimentary coffee, snacks, fruit, and other office amenities.\n\nWork Environment\nNo-Crunch Culture: No systematic overtime. 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