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Draper · 5 hours ago

Hardened Microelectronics Science & Technology Lead

Lowell, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, seeking a Hardened Microelectronics Science & Technology Lead. This role involves leading the microelectronics engineering technology development efforts, aligning them with corporate strategies, and engaging with external partners to capture and execute S&T projects.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Integrated Circuit designASIC/SoC designEmbedded cyber physical security3D/HI packaging technologyRadiation hardeningTechnical strategy developmentAnalytical skillsMentoringCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field

Requires 10+ years of experience in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related

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

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

Experience in product development a plus

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

Preferred

MS in relevant engineering discipline required, PhD preferred

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.

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees