Hardened Microelectronics Science & Technology Lead
About the role
Draper is seeking someone to lead our Science and Technology (S&T) efforts related to Hardened Microelectronics Engineer (HME) within our engineering organization. This position reports to the Principal Director for Science and Technology (S&T) and will have the primary responsibility of aligning Draper’s microelectronics engineering technology development efforts with corporate technology strategy as well as the strategies of individual business offices.
Responsibilities
- Specify and validate IC architecture and define requirements for custom ICs, ASICs and SoC
- Design and simulate circuits at transistor-level to implement architecture and requirements
- Mentor individuals, teams and offer guidance on design and implementation tasks
- Optimize hardware designs for performance, power, and cost
- Evaluate the hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirements
- Perform verification and debugging for designs
- Guide designs through entire product cycle
- Document all phases of chip development
- Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities
- Help customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Integrated Circuit architectures and designs with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines
- Contribute to advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field
- Contribute to Draper strategic objectives and work with management to build capability in key areas to help sustain business growth
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency in Integrated Circuit design, subject matter expert in IC design related sub-discipline
- Understanding of Custom IC, ASIC/SoC design, and general computer architecture
- Ability to write detailed design specifications
- Ability and willingness to mentor, teach and guide less experienced engineers
- 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
- Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures
Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field. Masters degree preferred.
- Requires 10+ years of experience in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.
- With your 10 years working in engineering, you will also bring at least 5 years of demonstrated performance growing and capturing new S&T businesses.
- Experience working with government S&T agencies such as DARPA, ONR, AFRL.
- Excellent communication skills with diverse groups of technical and business stakeholders.
- Experience in product development a plus.
- Preferred MS in relevant engineering discipline required, PhD preferred.
Benefits
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.