IC Packaging Design & Layout Engineer

IC Packaging Design & Layout Engineer

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.

The IC Packaging Design & Layout Engineer is responsible for the end to end creation of advanced integrated circuit (IC) packaging solutions that meet performance, power, size, and reliability targets for Draper's next generation hardware platforms. The role requires deep technical expertise in package architecture, high speed layout, signal integrity analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM). The engineer will collaborate with cross functional teams—including silicon design, thermal/mechanical analysts, and manufacturing—to deliver manufacturable package designs that enable Draper's strategic product roadmap.

Specific Duties:

• Lead concept development for advanced packages (e.g., fan out wafer level, 2.5 D/3 D interposer, system in package).
• Produce detailed layout for substrates, interposers, and die to die routing using Siemens Xpedition.
• Own package-level SI/PI strategy, including high speed digital interfaces, power delivery network (PDN) design, and decoupling strategy.
• Perform SPICE, EM, and S parameter simulations to validate SI, PDN, and crosstalk.
• Partner with mechanical engineers and analysts on die attach, under fill, molding, and thermal interface materials.
• Partner with silicon, RF, and board design engineers to co-optimize die floor plans and package interfaces.
• Serve as the primary technical interface to substrate vendors, assembly houses, and OSATs.
• Author complete package build documentation, specifications, and test plans.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development, propose paths forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Independently performs complex electronic architectures and designs.
• Able to manage a task with multiple cross functional members and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers.
• Actively mentors less experienced teammates and provides thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Support business development and proposal activities.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with high density substrate and packaging layout tools. Experience with Siemens Xpedition is desirable.
• Solid understanding of high-speed design signal integrity best practices.
• Experience with SI/PI analysis using Ansys SIwave and HFSS, Hyperlynx, or other industry standard tools.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

5-10 years experience in electrical engineering or related field.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Job Location
- City:
Cambridge

Job Location
- State:
Massachusetts

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $.

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.

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.

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