Senior Analog/Mixed Signal ASIC Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Analog/Mixed Signal ASIC Design Engineer to join the Silicon Architecture group. You will design and verify ICs from architectural concepts through to test and delivery, collaborating with Analog and Digital teams and taking chip-lead roles on projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on circuit design, system-level tradeoffs, and developing best practices while supporting national security missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's 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.
• Security clearance may be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Create top level and circuit-level specifications.
• Develop conceptual circuit designs and review block designs.
• Design and simulate circuits at transistor level.
• Contribute to system-level design and optimization for performance, power, and cost.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams and communicate effectively.

Skills

IC design proficiency

Analog/mixed-signal

Architectural design concepts

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

SystemVerilog

Python scripting

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

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

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.

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. Masters 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.

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00. 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.

• 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.

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, activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].