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# Design Engineer IV

- **Company:** Rochester Electronics
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,100.0 - $150,280.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Computer Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3dc4fe1edf0a5af7

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Semiconductor electronics?, * Requires a minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering required (BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE).

 * At least 8-10 years of custom silicon design experience.
 * Must be a proficient team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 * Ability to define and execute what is necessary to get a semiconductor design to fab and through manufacturing.
 * Works with job specific software. May require coding and learning tool/ software specific languages.
 * Exhibits confidence in proposed solutions and willingness to take feedback for improvement in those solutions whether that feedback comes from management, customers, or peers.

## Description

The Design Engineer IV (Staff) works on high profile design projects that require new silicon created from either original component manufacturer (OCM) or end-customer databases. This position works hand in hand with the Product Engineering position with many tasks involving other groups (test, packaging, quality, production control, etc.).
Responsibilities

 * Proficient with customer engagement to complete the business with clean execution of the design tasks.
 * Ensures that solid silicon design methodology and best silicon design practices are employed.
 * Practices clear communications with fellow engineers including documenting the work performed, schedule estimations, and challenges for any project.
 * Utilities feedback in proposed solutions based upon feedback from management, customers, and peers.
 * Participates and leads in team meetings to discuss work performed and outlines challenges for any project.
 * May be asked to mentor to engineers in practices, tools and areas specific to tasks.
 * Regularly participate on cross-functional teams and multi-discipline teams across the entire company.
 * May be requested to perform other tasks as assigned.


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