Hardened Microelectronics Science & Technology Lead

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 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.

This position leads the Science and Technology (S&T) efforts related to Hardened Microelectronics Engineer (HME) within the engineering organization. Reporting to the Principal Director for Science and Technology, the HME aligns Draper’s microelectronics engineering technology development efforts with corporate technology strategy and the strategies of individual business offices.

• 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; perform system‑level design.
• Mentor individuals and 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 the 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.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in integrated circuit architectures and designs with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines.
• Contribute to advancing state‑of‑the‑art solutions and techniques in the 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.

• Proficiency in integrated circuit design and subject‑matter expertise in the IC design 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.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Requires 10+ years of experience in ASIC hardware engineering or related.

• At least 5 years of demonstrated performance growing and capturing new S&T businesses with 10 years of engineering experience.
• Experience working with government S&T agencies such as DARPA, ONR, AFRL.
• Ability to lead and supervise a technically diverse team of engineering capability leads.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse groups of technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience in product development is a plus.

• MS in a relevant engineering discipline required;
  PhD preferred.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret or higher preferred.

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139‑3563

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $ – $.

Draper supports work‑life balance with programs such as workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off‑site social events, and discounts to local museums and 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 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