Digital ASIC Implementation Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Employee clubs

Health workshops

Off-site social events

Local museum discounts

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. seeks a Hardware IC Engineer I in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on designing, verifying, testing, and documenting ASICs, with responsibilities spanning architecture development, circuit design, HDL, simulations, and layout.

Requires a BS in Engineering and 0–2 years of IC/ASIC hardware experience; Masters preferred. Security clearance eligibility is required for this position, with salary ranging widely by level and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Masters degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Requires 0–2 years of experience in IC/ASIC hardware engineering or related.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate circuits at transistor level to implement architecture and requirements.
• Contribute to system-level design and optimize hardware for performance, power, and cost.
• Evaluate hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirements; participate in complex chip architectures.

Skills

IC design proficiency

Circuit design

HDL design

System-level design

Transistor-level simulation

Layout understanding

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

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

A Hardware IC Engineer I specifies, designs, verifies, tests, and documents Application‑Specific Integrated Circuits. The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits and/or HDL, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs.

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
• Contribute to complex chip architectures and designs
• Participate in efforts to drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements
• 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 learn and strive to become an expert in IC design related fields
• Ability to write detailed design specifications
• 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 0‑2 years of experience in Integrated Circuits or ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description

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

Job Location

City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $75,000.00 - $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.

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
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

EEO/DEI Statements

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].

About Us

We 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.