Design for Test (DFT) Engineer

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. Job Description Summary We are seeking an experienced DFT Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will develop and implement testability solutions for complex digital ASICs, SoCs and state‑of‑the‑art 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. 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. Location Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-3563 Compensation $95,000.00 – $245,000.00 (base salary only) EEO Statement Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Draper Labs