Readout IC Architect for Imaging Systems

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

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.