Top Design Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Design, simulate, and test mixed-signal PCBs and circuits; perform schematic capture and PCB layout oversight; build and debug prototypes; support manufacturing, documentation, and cross-functional system architecture and trade studies for mission-focused electronics.

The Electrical Design Engineer will design building electrical systems, primarily for healthcare projects, while ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Responsibilities include system design, project coordination, and technical reporting, with opportunities for growth into leadership roles.

The Analog Design Engineer is responsible for designing complex analog circuits, verifying performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiencies and provide training.

Lead architecture, design, fabrication, testing, and optimization of silicon photonics integrated circuits for coherent long-haul, metro, and pluggable optical systems. Drive PIC specification, link-budget analysis, DFM/DFT practices, cross-functional execution with RFIC/DSP/packaging/foundry partners, and establish simulation and test infrastructures for scalable, high-yield production.

Lead circuit development for high-speed data converters, design complex transistor-level circuits, mentor engineers, and conduct design reviews and evaluations.

The Senior Design Automation Engineer will develop EDA tool integrations, automate workflows, and leverage AI for photonic circuit design, focusing on physics-driven applications.

Lead the design and implementation of debug, trace, and profiling hardware within SiFive's RISC-V ecosystem, focusing on quick market delivery and high performance.

Design and prototype mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots. Create 3D models and fabrication drawings, run simulations and tests, iterate through hands-on prototyping, coordinate with vendors, and ensure integration with electrical and software systems. Travel ~25% for site visits.

Collaborate on mechanical designs for data center systems, validating performance, overseeing construction, and ensuring designs meet quality benchmarks.

Lead mixed-signal IC architecture and design for high-speed wireline systems, including transmitters/receivers, DFE, CDR, VCO/PLL, and digitally-assisted analog/data-converter designs. Collaborate across teams to integrate chiplet-based solutions, mentor junior engineers, present results to stakeholders, and drive reliable, high-performance product development in advanced CMOS/FinFET processes.

Design, simulate, layout, test, and support electronic hardware and PCBs for processing, sensor, and actuator systems. Translate requirements into hardware architectures, build and debug prototypes, prepare manufacturing documentation, collaborate across teams, and contribute to technical reports. Support FPGA, processor, and SoC-based designs and sustainment for multidisciplinary defense-focused programs.

Design and deliver complex electronic hardware for embedded systems: translate requirements into architectures, create and test PCBs and prototypes, prepare manufacturing documentation, mentor junior engineers, and support proposals while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges.

Own pre-silicon verification of PCIe logic in advanced AI SoCs and chiplets. Develop UVM environments, create tests for link training, enumeration, power management, error handling, and data movement, analyze coverage, debug failures, and automate protocol, compliance, and interoperability validation. Collaborate with architecture, RTL, system, and platform teams while supporting silicon bring-up and integrating AI productivity tools.

Design and analyze high-speed analog/mixed-signal circuits including ADCs, DACs, and PLLs in advanced CMOS technologies. Engage in layout optimization and testing plans.

Design and develop silicon photonics integrated circuits, leading the development process from design to testing while collaborating on innovative projects.

Lead architecture, design, fabrication, testing, and optimization of silicon photonics integrated circuits for coherent DWDM long-haul and metro systems. Define PIC architecture and specifications, develop link budgets, drive DFM/DFT and test strategies, lead design reviews, and coordinate cross-functional execution with RFIC/EIC, DSP, packaging, foundry, and test teams to enable high-yield manufacturable coherent transceiver solutions.

Design and develop high-speed photonic integrated circuit devices. Perform RF and electro-optical simulations (HFSS, ADS), execute electrical/optical s-parameter testing, create designed experiments, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with fab, test, reliability, packaging, system, and product engineering to ensure device performance and reliability.

Design engineers will perform concept development, 3D modeling, and detailed component and assembly design; apply GD&T and tolerance stack-ups; iterate prototypes from test feedback; collaborate in design reviews with manufacturing and quality; and manage design documentation and PLM/BOM releases.

Lead full physical design flow for complex SoC blocks and top-level integration from synthesis to GDSII. Drive timing closure, PPA optimization, physical sign-off (DRC/LVS, IR drop, EM), ECOs and tapeout. Collaborate with front-end, verification, DFT, packaging teams and external vendors, develop automation and methodology, and support products through production and spaceflight.

Lead end-to-end RTL-to-GDSII physical design for high-performance SoCs in advanced FinFET nodes. Own synthesis, floorplanning, P&R, CTS, STA, DRC/LVS and sign-off; develop methodologies and automation to optimize PPA; drive timing closure, coordinate package/SI/PI and DFT, manage external PD partners and EDA tool flows, and support post-silicon bring-up and production for spaceflight-qualified designs.

Design, develop, prototype, test, and support mechanical/electromechanical water heater and boiler systems. Create 3D CAD models and GD&T drawings in PTC Creo, develop manufacturing documentation (BOMs, assembly drawings, routers), troubleshoot system issues, liaise with suppliers, and implement manufacturing processes. Hands-on prototyping and knowledge of heat exchangers, thermal transfer, sheet metal, castings, O-rings, piping, and machining required.

The Photonics Design Engineer will design and optimize optical components, lay out circuits, analyze test data, and support prototype development.

Design and develop ruggedized electro-mechanical systems through concept exploration, trade studies, prototyping, testing, and delivery. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, produce technical reports, and ensure designs meet harsh-environment and performance requirements.

The FPGA Design Engineer will develop FPGA designs, including architecture, simulation, and testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include prototyping, documentation, and innovative solution development, requiring strong communication and technical skills.

Lead design, development, and verification of high-reliability digital electronics (processor/FPGA boards, low-power designs, advanced packaging). Define hardware architectures, build and test prototypes, prepare manufacturing documentation, mentor junior engineers, collaborate cross-functionally, and support proposals and business development for mission-driven projects.