Senior/Principal Hardware ASIC Validation Engineer

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. For more information about Draper, visit .

Job Description
Summary:A Senior Analog ASIC Validation Engineer specifies, designs, verifies, tests and validates on the bench, and documents Application-Specific Integrated Circuits.
Responsibilities
• The candidate will be involved in every phase of product development from inception to first silicon bring-up, through correlation, characterization, qualification, release to manufacturing and throughout the life cycle of the product
• The ideal candidate will be technically strong and will have experience with both Analog and Mixed-Signal products
• The candidate will have the opportunity to mentor and train junior engineers
• Generation of detailed test plans guaranteeing EC table performance and functionality
• Early collaboration with design to implement testability features to optimize cost and improve quality
• Develop innovative, cost-efficient, and manufacturable wafer-level and IC test solutions on high performance analog & mixed signal ATE platforms
• Execute all phases of the development process including silicon debug, correlation, characterization, limit generation, yield analysis and offshore production transfer
• Schematic design, layout supervision, component procurement and assembly supervision of multi-site ATE HW for precision analog amplifiers and mixed signal IC’s
• Perform characterization data analysis using statistical methodologies for silicon characterization
• Design and develop high performance test solutions on products for first silicon verification, characterization, qualification, and manufacturing of precision digital and mixed signal products
• Define test schematics and work with lay-out engineers to design printed circuit boards multi-site test hardware
• Debug test programs, correlate production test solutions to engineering bench measurements, and transfer production test solutions to manufacturing sites
• Participate in new product development teams and evaluate new test systems for future applications
• Work with the Design and Systems/Applications teams to develop and implement a Design for Test plan, and take tests in the Design Verification environment to the Automatic Test Equipment
• Manage and maintain project schedules that align with product introduction and releaseJob Description:Duties/ResponsibilitiesDesign and simulate circuits at transistor-level to implement architecture and requirement specificationsContribute to system-level designOptimize hardware designs for performance, power, and costEvaluate the hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirementsIndependently contribute to complex chip architectures and designsIndependently drive solutions to complex problems
- develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirementsContribute to business development and proposal activitiesDevelop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineersPerform or guide physical layout, including floor-planning, and simulate circuits using extracted parasitics.
Perform other duties as assignedSkills/AbilitiesProficiency in integrated circuit designUnderstanding of integrated circuits, semiconductors, and general computer architectureAbility to write detailed design specificationsAbility to manage small technical teamsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent mathematical skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize tasksDemonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goalsEducationRequires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field. Masters degree preferred.
ExperienceRequires 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
The Odon, Indiana facility is located in the Westgate@Crane Technology Park adjacent to Crane NSWC. This technology hub focuses on the development and production of critical microelectronics components. The office is a short commute from Bloomington, IN, a vibrant community with excellent schools, parks, restaurants, and outdoor activities.
This position available for the Boston area as well.
Preferred

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