Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$245k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Integrated Circuit Design, ASIC Hardware Engineering, Transistor-Level Simulation, Computer Architecture, Technical Team Management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$82k–$220k/yr
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$82k–$220k/yr
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$75k–$156k/yr
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Skills: Mixed-signal electronic design, PCB layout, Schematic capture, Circuit simulation, Embedded systems
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$112k–$168k/yr
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$97k–$184k/yr
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Skills: Protein biochemistry, Mammalian protein expression, Molecular biology, Cell culture, Transient transfection
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$126k–$160k/yr
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Skills: Lab management, Vendor management, Procurement, Lab safety, Regulatory compliance
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
$139k–$251k/yr
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
$95k–$171k/yr
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Remote Solely
Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise…
Skills: Python, Test automation, Playwright, Selenium, Pytest
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$80k–$120k/yr
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Skills: Molecular biology, Cellular biology, RNAi therapeutics, Mammalian cell culture, Transfection
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$147k–$210k/yr
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Skills: C++, Python, Go, Data structures, Algorithms
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$82k–$220k/yr
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Skills: Linux, RHEL, Automation, Containerization, CI/CD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$25/hr–$45/hr
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Skills: Software Engineering, Patient Monitoring Systems, .NET Framework, C#, SQL
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$25/hr–$45/hr
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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 a…
Skills: Electronics assembly, Hand soldering, Wire bonding, Semiconductor systems, Cleanroom operations
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$45/hr
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$95k–$245k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Program security, NISP, NISPOM, DoD security standards, Contract management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$82k–$220k/yr
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 a…
Skills: ASIC design, Digital integrated circuits, System-on-chip (SOC), MATLAB, Simulink
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
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 a…
Skills: Electronics assembly, Semiconductor systems, Hand soldering, Wire bonding, Cleanroom protocols
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Lead cross-functional teams in the design, simulation, and execution of custom ASICs from architecture to production. Manage project schedules, coordinate with external fabrication sites, and provide technical guidance to ensure mission goals are met.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with 5-7 years of experience, though a Master's or PhD reduces the experience requirement. Must possess strong proficiency in IC design, semiconductor physics, and the ability to obtain a government security clearance.
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.
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
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$95,000.00 - $245,000.00Our 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. 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.
Nearly a century of building systems for space, national security, and health. We're not done. And we won't slow down.
We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia. We work on teams as prime contractors or subcontractors and participate as collaborators in consortia. Our strong commitment to delivering working solutions allows us to apply ourselves to a variety of domains from space to undersea — and many areas in between.
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