Lead ASIC Design Engineer
About The Position
MITRE’s Electronic Systems Development Department is seeking exceptional ASIC engineers to help solve some of the nation’s most challenging technical problems. Our engineers work at the forefront of microelectronics innovation, developing advanced prototypes and proof-of-concept systems that directly support national security and critical government missions. As part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to groundbreaking research and development efforts spanning advanced semiconductor technologies, embedded systems, communications, sensing, and signal processing. Our diverse sponsor portfolio provides exposure to a broad range of impactful technical challenges, including: Development of next-generation prototypes leveraging advanced semiconductor process nodes Highly integrated, low Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) platforms for mission-critical applications Real-time communication, sensing, and navigation systems utilizing cutting-edge FPGA and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies Advanced architectures for high-throughput signal processing and embedded computing Collaboration with world-class engineers and researchers on projects of national importance
Requirements
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field or 6 years and a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
- Experience in one or more RTL languages, including VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog
- Experience leading RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and verification methodologies
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with EDA tool suites from industry leaders such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens
- Experience designing and deploying ASICs on advanced semiconductor process nodes (<16nm)
- Experience developing and integrating complex embedded hardware systems
- Deep understanding and application of best practices for design, verification, test, and deployment
- Experience integrating third-party IP into ASICs
- Proficiency with scripting and automation tools such as Python, TCL, CMake, or similar
- Experience leading technical efforts and small engineering teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with semiconductor fabrication partners, EDA vendors, and third-party IP providers and integrating their solutions into a design flow
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
- This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
- Experience working directly with sponsors and managing project execution within national security programs
- Experience with leading-edge semiconductor technologies (<5nm)
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) challenges, rules, methods, and validation workflows
- Expertise spanning the complete digital design lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, verification, testing, documentation, and configuration management
- Strong understanding of processor interfaces, memory-mapped architectures, and interrupt-driven systems
- Deep knowledge of microelectronics, digital circuits, and transistor-level design concepts
- Demonstrated leadership in FPGA verification methodologies, including UVM and OVM
- Experience with hardware emulation platforms such as Cadence Palladium and Siemens Veloce
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop highly integrated, low-SWaP-C ASIC and FPGA solutions
- Lead the design, integration, bring-up, and testing of custom hardware prototypes
- Drive development efforts across both ASIC and FPGA technologies throughout the design lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture, design, verification, testing, and concept demonstration
- Implement and optimize advanced algorithms in hardware and software on embedded platforms
- Lead project teams and mentor junior engineers
- Interface with sponsors and build relationships for future programs and task
- Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies into next-generation prototype systems
Benefits
- competitive benefits
- meaningful career development
- a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
