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# Digital ASIC Implementation Engineer

- **Company:** Draper, Inc.
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Hardware Description Language, Systems Architecture, Application Specific Integrated Circuits
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/digital-asic-implementation-engineer-cambridge-ma-usa-58915245

## About the Role

drive solutions for unclear or changing customer requirements * Perform other duties as assigned Tasks * Proficiency in integrated circuit design * Understanding of ICs, semiconductors, and general computer architecture * Ability to learn and become an expert in IC design fields * Ability to write detailed design specifications * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Good organizational, time management, and prioritization skills * Bachelor in Engineering Key requirements * work-life balance programs * workplace flexibility * employee clubs (e.g., photography, yoga) * health and finance workshops * off-site social events * discounts to local museums and cultural activities

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design, verify, and document Application-Specific Integrated Circuits. You will contribute to system-level design and optimize hardware for performance, power, and cost. You'll work on transistor-level circuit design, HDL, and physical layout, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into reliable silicon. This position supports Draper's mission-driven R&D efforts across defense, space, and biomedical engineering. You will have opportunities to shape chip architectures and drive solutions for challenging problems. Compensation / Benefits * Design and simulate transistor-level circuits to meet architecture and requirements * Contribute to system-level design and complex chip architectures * Optimize hardware for performance, power, and cost * Evaluate hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirements * Perform or guide physical layout including floor-planning and parasitic extraction * Collaborate to drive solutions for unclear or changing customer requirements * Perform other duties as assigned Tasks * Proficiency in integrated circuit design * Understanding of ICs, semiconductors, and general computer architecture * Ability to learn and become an expert in IC design fields * Ability to write detailed design specifications * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Good organizational, time management, and prioritization skills * Bachelor in Engineering Key requirements * work-life balance programs * workplace flexibility * employee clubs (e.g., photography, yoga) * health and finance workshops * off-site social events * discounts to local museums and cultural activities


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