Job description:

We are seeking a Senior Analog/Mixed Signal ASIC Design Engineer to join our team in the Silicon Architecture group.

Members of our group lead the design of integrated circuits from conceptual phases through detailed design, implementation, verification, test and delivery to our customers. Designers in the Silicon Architecture group are responsible for developing initial architectural concepts and vetting them through modeling, analysis, and simulation.
We work with both Analog and Digital Circuit Designers to identify opportunities for trades across domains which enable the most efficient design solution.
We are involved in the full design lifecycle and often take chip-lead roles on our projects.

Were seeking candidates who are motivated by the national security mission and thrive in multi-disciplinary teams.

Typical responsibilities include creating top level and circuit-level specifications, developing conceptual circuit designs, reviewing detailed block-level designs during implementation, conducting chip level-planning with implementation team, and providing inputs to verification and test planning.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

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

Education

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.

Additional Job Description:

Additional Responsibilities:
Develop chip-level and block-level integrated circuit requirements based on customer needs.
Design and simulate circuits using functional modeling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, System Verilog)
Lead multidisciplinary design teams, providing clear and effective communication to the team and project manager.
Participate in technical project planning and provide technical inputs to business development activities.

Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent mixed signal integrated circuit design tools
Expertise in high level mixed-signal modeling & verification tools such as System Verilog, SV-RNM, Verilog-AMS
Proficient in scripting (e.g. Python, SKILL) for automating aspects of the design, implementation, verification, and test flows.
Experience in top level design for previous tape outs

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

Qualifications:

YOU MUST BE A US CITIZEN