Lead Analog & Mixed-Signal ASIC Architect

WarmStart Ltd; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. invites applications for a Principal Analog Mixed Signal ASIC Engineer in Cambridge, MA. The role emphasizes transistor-level circuit design, system-aware thinking, and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should bring strong IC design expertise, adapt to evolving specs, and contribute to layouts and parasitic-aware simulations. Draper offers impact-driven R&D across defense, space, and biomedical programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; master's preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 5-10 years with a master's degree in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate circuits at transistor-level to meet architecture and requirement specifications.
• Contribute to system-level design and optimize hardware designs for performance, power, and cost.
• Evaluate 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.

Skills

IC design

Transistor-level design

System architecture

Design specs

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. invites applications for a Principal Analog Mixed Signal ASIC Engineer in Cambridge, MA. The role emphasizes transistor-level circuit design, system-aware thinking, and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should bring strong IC design expertise, adapt to evolving specs, and contribute to layouts and parasitic-aware simulations. Draper offers impact-driven R&D across defense, space, and biomedical programs.