Draper
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 A Senior ASIC Hardware Engineer specifies, designs, verifies, tests, and documents Application‑Specific Integrated Circuits. The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits and/or HDL, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs.
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, contribute to design‑for‑test development.
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 lead multi‑disciplinary 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 7‑10 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 5‑10 years of experience with a master’s degree in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with low power circuit design
Experience with CMOS advanced nodes below 32nm
Experience with radiation‑hardened electronics
Additional Job Description Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Job Location Clearfield, Utah 84015.
Salary Range $82,300.00 - $205,750.00.
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 hr@draper.com.
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Job Description Summary A Senior ASIC Hardware Engineer specifies, designs, verifies, tests, and documents Application‑Specific Integrated Circuits. The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits and/or HDL, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs.
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, contribute to design‑for‑test development.
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 lead multi‑disciplinary 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 7‑10 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 5‑10 years of experience with a master’s degree in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with low power circuit design
Experience with CMOS advanced nodes below 32nm
Experience with radiation‑hardened electronics
Additional Job Description Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Job Location Clearfield, Utah 84015.
Salary Range $82,300.00 - $205,750.00.
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 hr@draper.com.
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