Senior Analog ASIC Validation EngineerDraper 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. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.Job Description Summary:A Senior Analog ASIC Validation Engineer specifies, designs, verifies, tests and validates on the bench, and documents Application-Specific Integrated Circuits.Duties/ResponsibilitiesDesign and simulate circuits at transistor-level to implement architecture and requirement specificationsContribute to system-level designOptimize hardware designs for performance, power, and costEvaluate the hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirementsIndependently contribute to complex chip architectures and designsIndependently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirementsContribute to business development and proposal activitiesDevelop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineersPerform or guide physical layout, including floor-planning, and simulate circuits using extracted parasitics.Perform other duties as assignedSkills/AbilitiesProficiency in integrated circuit designUnderstanding of integrated circuits, semiconductors, and general computer architectureAbility to write detailed design specificationsAbility to manage small technical teamsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent mathematical skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize tasksDemonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goalsEducationRequires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field.
Masters degree preferred.ExperienceRequires 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.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with low power circuit designExperience with CMOS advanced nodes below 32nmExperience with radiation-hardened electronicsApplicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.Job Location - City: CambridgeJob Location - State: MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code: The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00Our 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.
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