Senior Analog/Mixed Signal ASIC Design Engineer

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Analog/Mixed Signal ASIC Design Engineer to lead chip architecture from concept to verification and delivery. You will collaborate with analog and digital designers, drive top-level and block-level specs, and influence verification and test planning.

This role engages in national security projects and requires strong cross‑functional communication. The position involves independent contribution to complex chip architectures, planning with implementation

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 3–5 years with a master’s, or 0–2 years with a PhD in ASIC hardware engineering or related.
• Develop chip-level and block-level IC requirements based on customer needs.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams and provide clear communication to the team and project manager.

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.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems and adapt to changing requirements.
• Participate in technical project planning and provide inputs to business development.

Skills

IC design

transistor-level design

top‑level design

verbal and written communication

mathematical skills

time management

analytical thinking

project teamwork

organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

System Verilog

Verilog-AMS

Python

SKILL

Job description

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

We are seeking a Senior Analog/Mixed Signal ASIC Design Engineer to join our team in the Silicon Architecture group. Members of our group lead the design of integrated circuits from conceptual phases through detailed design, implementation, verification, test and delivery to our customers. Designers in the Silicon Architecture group are responsible for developing initial architectural concepts and vetting them through modeling, analysis, and simulation. We work with both Analog and Digital Circuit Designers to identify opportunities for trades across domains which enable the most efficient design solution. We are involved in the full design lifecycle and often take chip‑lead roles on our projects. We’re seeking candidates who are motivated by Draper’s national security mission and thrive in multi-disciplinary teams. Typical responsibilities include creating top‑level and circuit‑level specifications, developing conceptual circuit designs, reviewing detailed block‑level designs during implementation, conducting chip‑level planning with implementation team, and providing inputs to verification and test planning.

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. Master’s 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 Responsibilities

• Develop chip‑level and block‑level integrated circuit requirements based on customer needs.
• Design and simulate circuits using functional modeling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, System Verilog)
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams, providing clear and effective communication to the team and project manager.
• Participate in technical project planning and provide technical inputs to business development activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent mixed‑signal integrated circuit design tools
• Expertise in high‑level mixed‑signal modeling & verification tools such as System Verilog, SV‑RNM, Verilog‑AMS
• Proficient in scripting (e.g. Python, SKILL) for automating aspects of the design, implementation, verification, and test flows
• Experience in top‑level design for previous tape outs

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

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139‑3563

Salary Range

$82,300.00 - $205,750.00

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.

EEO Statement

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].