ASIC CAD Engineer

Draper is an independent, non‑profit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With over 2,000 employees, we tackle national defense, space, biomedical and other critical challenges, delivering successful and usable solutions in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation.

An ASIC CAD Engineer in the Integrated Circuits division is the technical partner for Digital, Analog and Mixed‑Signal design teams. The candidate will enable the use of EDA tools, maintain licenses, install PDK data, support the compute farm, manage revision control systems and assist design teams with tool issues. Proficiency with Cadence and Siemens EDA tools, Gitlab, CI/CD, SOS, scripting languages and Linux system administration is required.

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• 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 field

Applicants selected for this position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Cambridge, MA

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $82,300.00 – $.

Draper supports work‑life balance through flexible schedules, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, social events, and discounts to local cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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 provides access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact