Principal Analog Mixed Signal ASIC Engineer

Draper Labs; Cambridge; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented analog/mixed-signal ASIC design engineers to innovate in extreme environments. This role involves designing integrated circuits for applications ranging from space exploration to biomedical engineering, providing you with the opportunity to tackle significant national challenges. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact cutting-edge projects. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a dynamic work environment that values creativity and problem-solving, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Workplace Flexibility

Employee Clubs

Health Workshops

Social Events

Discounts to Local Museums

Qualifications

• Requires 7-10 years of experience in ASIC Hardware Engineering.
• Proficiency in designing analog and mixed-signal circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate circuits at transistor-level.
• Contribute to system-level design and optimize hardware.

Skills

Integrated Circuit Design

Semiconductors

Computer Architecture

Design Specifications

Leadership

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

VerilogA

VerilogAMS

SystemVerilog

Job description

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

We are hiring for all levels of analog/mixed-signal ASIC design engineers from entry level to principal. Would you enjoy the challenge of designing integrated circuits for extreme environments and unique applications - from outer space to inside the human body? The Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Group at Draper develops analog and mixed-signal application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) for national security, space, biomedical applications, and more. We regularly engage with other engineers and scientists from all of Draper's divisions in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and simulate circuits at transistor-level to implement architecture and requirement specifications

• Contribute to system-level design

• Optimize hardware designs for performance, power, and cost

• Evaluate the hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirements

• Independently contribute to complex chip architectures and designs

• Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements

• Contribute to business development and proposal activities

• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers

• Perform or guide physical layout, including floor-planning, and simulate circuits using extracted parasitics, contribute to design-for-test development.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in integrated circuit design

• Understanding of integrated circuits, semiconductors, and general computer architecture

• Ability to write detailed design specifications

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary technical teams

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent mathematical skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals

Education

Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field. Masters degree preferred.

Experience
Requires 7-10 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 5-10 years of experience with a master's degree in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering with experience designing integrated circuits
• Experience designing analog and/or mixed-signal circuits such as
  • Amplifiers, bandgaps, and reference circuits
  • DACs and ADCs (Pipelined, SAR, or Sigma-Delta)
  • LDOs and Buck/Boost switched-mode power supplies
  • PLLs or other timing circuits
  • High-speed I/Os such as DDR or SerDes PHY
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso
• Analog circuit modeling with VerilogA, VerilogAMS, and/or SystemVerilog
• Experience with MOS advanced nodes below 32nm
• Experience with radiation-hardened electronics

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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