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Principal Digital ASIC Design Engineer

Draper Labs
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

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:

Draper Laboratory is seeking talented and motivated individuals to tackle challenging engineering problems in advanced digital IC design. As a Senior Digital ASIC Designer, you will be responsible for designing high-performance digital ASICs in advanced technologies. You will be responsible for implementing designs from RTL through synthesis. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a variety of projects in different application areas.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
* Independently performs complex ASIC architectures and designs.
* Provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results.
* Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
* Manage a task with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
* Mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
* Proficiency in ASIC design, microprocessor programming or embedded computing.
* Understanding of ASIC design and general computer architecture.
* Ability to write detailed design specifications.
* Computer programming and coding abilities.
* 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.
* Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

Education
Requires bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field. Masters degree preferred.

Experience
Requires 7-10 years of experience with a bachelor's degree.

Additional Job Description:

  • Applicants should possess solid skills in front-end digital systems design with experience in design flows from Cadence or Synopsys.
  • Be fluent in SystemVerilog, Verilog or VHDL and familiar with LINT, simulation and synthesis.
  • Familiarity with architectures for secure systems design, e.g., cryptographic encoders / decoders or tagged processor architectures is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience with successful tape-outs at advanced nodes is desired. Experience leading and managing design teams is also desired.

This position requires onsite work in Cambridge, MA.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

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 hr@draper.com.


Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

 

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