Design Test; DFT Engineer

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The company tackles national challenges in areas such as military defense, space exploration and biomedical engineering, employing multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists to drive innovation.

Seeking an experienced DFT Engineer to develop and implement testability solutions for complex digital ASICs, SoCs and state‑of‑the‑art processors. The role collaborates closely with design, verification and test engineering teams to embed testability into the product development cycle.

• Design and simulate circuits at transistor‑level to implement architecture and requirement specifications.
• Contribute to system‑level design and 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.
• Drive solutions to complex problems by developing requirements, proposing ways forward for unclear or incomplete customer requirements, and adapting to changes.
• 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 additional duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in integrated circuit design.
• Deep understanding of integrated circuits, semiconductors and general computer architecture.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications.
• Capability to manage small technical teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical, organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and solve complex problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (required). Master’s degree preferred.

• 5‑7 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree.
• 0‑2 years of relevant experience with a Ph.D. in ASIC hardware engineering or related field.

• Applicants must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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 equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact