Integrated Circuit Designer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 145,200 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT‑funded pension

Matching 401(k)

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs

Mentorship programs

Work‑life balance options

Job summary

A leading research facility in Massachusetts is seeking an Integrated Circuit Designer to develop next‑generation readout architectures for imaging platforms. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or an M.S. with relevant experience. Responsibilities include IC design and collaborating with a team to enhance imaging systems. Salary ranges from $145,200 for recent graduates to $220,000 for experienced candidates, along with robust benefits and a commitment to employee growth.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of integrated design techniques and tools.
• Ability to develop next‑generation readout integrated circuit architectures.
• Capability to collaborate within a vertically integrated team.

Responsibilities

• Develop next‑generation readout integrated circuit architectures.
• Collaborate with a design team focused on building imaging systems.

Skills

Digital IC design

Industry standard IC design flows (Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys)

HDL programming and simulation

Synthesis and Place and Route

Functional verification

Timing analysis techniques

Scripting (Python, Perl)

FinFET and multi‑gate transistor design techniques

Advanced process design kits for sub‑22 nm nodes

Multi‑patterning and litho‑friendly design practices

Power management and leakage mitigation in advanced nodes

Signal integrity and parasitic extraction for nanoscale designs

Design for manufacturability at advanced technology nodes

Low‑power design techniques (power gating, dynamic voltage/frequency scaling)

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

M.S. degree with 5+ years of experience

Job description

Integrated Circuit Designer

Job posted on Apr 17, 2026.

Location: Lexington, MA, US.

The Advanced Imager Technology Group develops imaging platforms that enable impactful national security capabilities and scientific discovery. Research ranges from fundamental device design to camera technology for fielded systems, covering the full technology development spectrum from concept to prototype.

Job Description

The group is seeking a Technical Staff member to develop next‑generation readout integrated circuit architectures as part of the digital imager portfolio. Current research areas include designs in advanced technology nodes (< 32 nm), on‑chip digital processing, and reconfigurable logic. The role requires broad knowledge of integrated design techniques and tools, from concept development and modeling to physical implementation and tape‑out.

The successful applicant will be a member of a design team that collaborates within a vertically integrated team focused on building imaging systems for a variety of applications. A growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Requirements

• Digital IC design
• Industry standard IC design flows (Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys)
• HDL programming and simulation
• Synthesis and Place and Route
• Functional verification
• Timing analysis techniques
• Scripting (Python, Perl)
• FinFET and multi‑gate transistor design techniques
• Advanced process design kits for sub‑22 nm nodes
• Multi‑patterning and litho‑friendly design practices
• Power management and leakage mitigation in advanced nodes
• Signal integrity and parasitic extraction for nanoscale designs
• Design for manufacturability at advanced technology nodes
• Low‑power design techniques (power gating, dynamic voltage/frequency scaling)

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. In lieu of a Ph.D., holders of an M.S. degree with 5+ years of experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Full custom design
• Physical verification

Familiarity with imaging systems or digital signal processing is desirable.

Salary

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200 – $170,000.

Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200 – $220,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT‑funded pension
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work‑life balance options
• ... and much more!

EEO Statement

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Selected candidates will be subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.