Hardened Microelectronics Science & Technology Lead

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Lowell, MA

14d•$100,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Draper is seeking someone to lead our Science and Technology (S&T) efforts related to Hardened Microelectronics Engineer (HME) within our engineering organization. Reporting to the Principal Director for Science and Technology (S&T), this position will have the primary responsibility of aligning Draper’s microelectronics engineering technology development efforts with corporate technology strategy as well as the strategies of individual business offices. The Hardened Microelectronics Engineer (HME), will lead work in shaping technical strategies, integrated development plans with business offices. You will support the shaping, pursuit, and capture of external programs within the DoD S&T community (DARPA, ONR, AFRL, NRL) as well as commercial partners and help provide oversight on the execution of these S&T projects. The Hardened Microelectronics technical scope will include advanced ASIC design, 3D/HI packaging technology, embedded cyber physical security, anti-tamper, radiation hardening and design for other extreme environments, and collaboration with our fabrication teams and facilities.

Requirements

Proficiency in Integrated Circuit design, subject matter expert in IC design related 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 related field.
Requires 10+ years of experience in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.
With your 10 years working in engineering, you will also bring at least 5 years of demonstrated performance growing and capturing new S&T businesses
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

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.
Experience in product development a plus
MS in 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.

Responsibilities

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, 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 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
Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Integrated Circuit architectures and designs with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines
Contributes to advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their 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
Develop and execute the engineering strategy for hardened microelectronics to closely align with the Corporate Strategy Office, Business Development Strategies, and Draper Technology Strategy.
Lead the Hardened Microelectronics IR&D portfolio.
Support business offices in science and technology opportunity shaping, awareness, and capturing new business with external science and technology customers (DARPA, ONR, AFRL, IARPA, ARL).
Work with engineering management directors and group leaders to support their relevant to HME technical capability and staff growth and management objectives.
Work with the Principal Director for science and technology to develop and foster strategic relationships with DOD HME science and technology leaders.
Engage with Draper Laboratory Technical Fellows and other senior technical staff to ensure Draper stays aware of cutting-edge emerging technology and benchmarking Draper technology against our competitors.

Benefits

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.

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