ASIC CAD Engineer

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local cultural activities

Job summary

Draper seeks an ASIC CAD Engineer to collaborate in the Integrated Circuits division. This position involves designing and simulating transistor-level circuits, contributing to system-level designs, and providing solutions for complex problems.

With a focus on innovation and delivering successful solutions, Draper offers a competitive salary from $82,300 to $220,000. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with 5–7 years of experience in ASIC Hardware Engineering.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3–5 years with a master’s degree, or 0–2 years with a PhD in ASIC Hardware Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate circuits at transistor‑level.
• Contribute to system‑level design.
• Optimize hardware designs.
• Evaluate hardware feasibility of algorithms.
• Independently drive complex chip architectures.
• Contribute to business development activities.
• Perform physical layout and layout-related tasks.

Skills

Integrated circuit design

Semiconductors

Computer architecture

Good communication skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Draper is an independent, non‑profit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With over 2,000 employees, we tackle national defense, space, biomedical and other critical challenges, delivering successful and usable solutions in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation.

Job Description Summary

An ASIC CAD Engineer in the Integrated Circuits division is the technical partner for Digital, Analog and Mixed‑Signal design teams. The candidate will enable the use of EDA tools, maintain licenses, install PDK data, support the compute farm, manage revision control systems and assist design teams with tool issues. Proficiency with Cadence and Siemens EDA tools, Gitlab, CI/CD, SOS, scripting languages and Linux system administration is required.

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
• 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 manage small 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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 3–5 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 0–2 years of experience with a PhD in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related field

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location

Cambridge, MA 02139-3563

Compensation

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $82,300.00 – $220,000.00.

Benefits

Draper supports work‑life balance through flexible schedules, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, social events, and discounts to local cultural activities.

EEO Commitment

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper provides access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].