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Design for Test (DFT) Engineer

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Cambridge, MA, USA
82K-220K Annually
Senior level
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Cambridge, MA, USA
82K-220K Annually
Senior level
The DFT Engineer will develop and implement testability solutions for digital ASICs, collaborating with teams on design, verification, and testing throughout the product lifecycle.
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Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking an experienced DFT Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing testability solutions for complex digital ASICs, SoCs and SOTA processors. The DFT Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, verification, and test engineering to ensure that our products are designed with testability in mind, and that test-related issues are addressed throughout the product development cycle. Key responsibilities will include DFT Architecture and Implementation, Testability Analysis, DFT Methodology Development, DFT Verification, and Test Pattern Generation.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Design and simulate circuits at transistor-level to implement architecture and requirement specifications

  • Contribute to system-level design

  • Optimize hardware designs for performance, power, and cost

  • Evaluate the hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirements

  • Independently contribute to complex chip architectures and designs

  • Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements

  • Contribute to business development and proposal activities

  • Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers

  • Perform or guide physical layout, including floor-planning, and simulate circuits using extracted parasitics.

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

  • Proficiency in integrated circuit design

  • Understanding of integrated circuits, semiconductors, and general computer architecture

  • Ability to write detailed design specifications

  • Ability to manage small technical teams

  • 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

  • Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals

Education

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field. Masters degree preferred.

Experience

  • Requires 5-7 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3-5 years of experience with a master's degree, or 0-2 years of experience with a PhD in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description:

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

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$82,300.00 - $220,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected].

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