ASIC CAD Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance initiatives

Employee clubs and activities

Health and finance workshops

Job summary

Draper Inc. is seeking an ASIC CAD Engineer to work in their Cambridge, MA, office. This full-time position requires proficiency with EDA tools, including Cadence and Siemens EDA tools. The candidate will participate in design and simulation of circuits at the transistor level and optimize hardware designs for performance.

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering, with 5-7 years of relevant experience in ASIC Hardware Engineering and a strong ability to communicate effectively. We offer a competitive salary and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 5-7 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in ASIC Hardware Engineering.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications and manage small technical teams.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate circuits at transistor-level for architecture specifications.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Integrated circuit design

Mathematics

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cadence

Siemens EDA tools

Gitlab

CI/CD

Linux

Job description

## ASIC CAD EngineerApplyremote type: Onsite Requiredlocations: Cambridge, MAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR002635**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:**An ASIC CAD Engineer in the Integrated Circuits division is the technical partner for Digital, Analog and Mixed-Signal design teams. They enable the use of EDA tools, maintain EDA licenses, install PDK data, support the compute farm, manages revision control systems and assist design teams with tool issues. The preferred candidate will be able to work on site, is proficient with Cadence and Siemens EDA tools, Gitlab, CI/CD, SOS, scripting languages, EDA flow automation, and familiar enough with Linux for some system administration work.**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.* 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*** Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field. Masters degree preferred.**Experience*** Requires 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.**Additional Job Description:**Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.**Job Location - City:**Cambridge**Job Location - State:**Massachusetts**Job Location - Postal Code:**02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is$82,300.00 - $220,000.00*Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.* *Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.*Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. 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 is committed to providing 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] are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.