ASIC CAD Engineer

Anysilicon; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced ASIC Hardware Engineer to design, simulate, and optimize transistor-level circuits and contribute to system-level hardware architectures.

You will evaluate hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and independently advance chip designs. The role requires strong communication and leadership skills to guide teams, document designs, and help shape proposals while delivering high-performance, cost-efficient hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years with bachelor's, 3–5 with master's, or 0–2 with PhD in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate circuits at transistor level to meet specs.
• Contribute to system-level design and optimize hardware for performance, power, cost.
• Evaluate hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirements.
• Independently contribute to complex chip architectures and designs.
• Drive solutions to complex problems and develop requirements.

Skills

IC design

Semiconductors

Computer architecture

Design specifications

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., 555 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

Job Description:

Draper is a nonprofit research and development company based in Cambridge, MA, with over 2,000 employees dedicated to solving significant national challenges across various fields, including military defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. The company fosters a collaborative environment that encourages innovation through multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Design and simulate circuits at the transistor level to meet architecture and requirement specifications.
• Contribute to system-level design and 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.
• Drive solutions to complex problems, developing requirements and adapting to changes as needed.
• Contribute to business development and proposal activities.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers.
• Guide physical layout, including floor-planning, and simulate circuits using extracted parasitics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years with a master's degree, or 0-2 years with a PhD in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.

Skills:

• Proficiency in integrated circuit design and understanding of semiconductors and computer architecture.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications and manage small technical teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, mathematical skills, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated planning and time management skills to achieve program goals.

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