ASIC Design Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
ASIC Design Engineer jobs in Massachusetts sit in one of the most active semiconductor and defense electronics markets in the country, with demand concentrated in aerospace systems, communications hardware, and defense applications at every level from entry to principal. The heaviest hiring is in the Greater Boston corridor, Andover, and Lowell, where companies like Analog Devices, Raytheon Technologies, and Qualcomm maintain substantial engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties are mixed-signal design, low-power digital implementation, and RTL-to-GDSII flows for RF and radar systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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:
An ASIC Design Intern in the Analog ASIC group will focus on Silicon Carbide integrated circuits from conceptual phases through detailed design, implementation, verification, and test. The Design Intern is expected to be affiliated with the University of Arkansas MUSiC program with a strong knowledge of Silicon Carbide processing, design, packaging, characterization and test. The Design Intern is expected be in a suitable degree program that is synergistic to Silicon Carbide design, process development, characterization, modeling, packaging and test. The Design Intern develops top level and circuit level specification, develops conceptual circuit design, reviews detailed block-level designs during implantation, conducts chip level-planning with the implementation team and provides inputs to verification and test planning.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems.
Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Program Requirements
Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
Skills/Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Additional Job Description:
Program Requirements
- Enrollment in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
- There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
- For summer interns (June-August), unless precluded by duties in the MUSiC foundry, attendance at Draper’s Cambridge, MA campus is required.
- The scope of the internship can expand to include sponsorship while attending UarK after a successful summer internship at Draper’s Cambridge, MA campus.
Desirable Duties/Responsibilities
- Affiliated with University of Arkansas MUSiC program.
- Experience in Silicon Carbide design, modeling, process development, characterization and test.
- Contribute to integrated circuit-based solutions to complex customer problems
- Contribute to integrated circuit requirements based on customer needs.
- Design and simulate circuits using functional modeling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, System Verilog)
- Design and simulate circuits at the transistor level to implement architecture
- Participate in top level verification planning with verification team.
- Thrive in multidisciplinary design teams, communicating effectively to peers and supervisors.
- Develop design documentation, e.g. architectural description, interface definition, and requirements.
- Contribute to test plans and conduct bench-level testing Qualifications
- Proficiency with Cadence or equivalent integrated circuit design tools e.g. Virtuoso, Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency or interest in learning high level mixed-signal modeling & verification tools such as System Verilog, SV-RNM, Verilog-AMS
- Proficient in scripting (e.g. Python, SKILL) for automating aspects of the design, implementation, verification, and test flows.
Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$20.00 - $45.00Our 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 hr@draper.com.
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:
An ASIC Design Intern in the Analog ASIC group will focus on Silicon Carbide integrated circuits from conceptual phases through detailed design, implementation, verification, and test. The Design Intern is expected to be affiliated with the University of Arkansas MUSiC program with a strong knowledge of Silicon Carbide processing, design, packaging, characterization and test. The Design Intern is expected be in a suitable degree program that is synergistic to Silicon Carbide design, process development, characterization, modeling, packaging and test. The Design Intern develops top level and circuit level specification, develops conceptual circuit design, reviews detailed block-level designs during implantation, conducts chip level-planning with the implementation team and provides inputs to verification and test planning.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems.
Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Program Requirements
Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
Skills/Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Additional Job Description:
Program Requirements
- Enrollment in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
- There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicant’s school schedule and availability.
- For summer interns (June-August), unless precluded by duties in the MUSiC foundry, attendance at Draper’s Cambridge, MA campus is required.
- The scope of the internship can expand to include sponsorship while attending UarK after a successful summer internship at Draper’s Cambridge, MA campus.
Desirable Duties/Responsibilities
- Affiliated with University of Arkansas MUSiC program.
- Experience in Silicon Carbide design, modeling, process development, characterization and test.
- Contribute to integrated circuit-based solutions to complex customer problems
- Contribute to integrated circuit requirements based on customer needs.
- Design and simulate circuits using functional modeling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, System Verilog)
- Design and simulate circuits at the transistor level to implement architecture
- Participate in top level verification planning with verification team.
- Thrive in multidisciplinary design teams, communicating effectively to peers and supervisors.
- Develop design documentation, e.g. architectural description, interface definition, and requirements.
- Contribute to test plans and conduct bench-level testing Qualifications
- Proficiency with Cadence or equivalent integrated circuit design tools e.g. Virtuoso, Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency or interest in learning high level mixed-signal modeling & verification tools such as System Verilog, SV-RNM, Verilog-AMS
- Proficient in scripting (e.g. Python, SKILL) for automating aspects of the design, implementation, verification, and test flows.
Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$20.00 - $45.00Our 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 hr@draper.com.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ASIC design engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required
- Hands-on experience with RTL design and synthesis using Verilog or VHDL
- Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence or Synopsys
- Experience with physical design including floorplanning, place-and-route, and timing closure
- Familiarity with mixed-signal or analog circuit design and simulation methodologies
- Strong background in design verification including functional simulation and formal methods
ASIC Design Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a asic design engineer in Massachusetts?
ASIC design engineering in Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and employer hiring standards. A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a Massachusetts university such as MIT, UMass Amherst, or Northeastern is the typical starting point, followed by hands-on coursework or research in digital design and VLSI. Employers in the Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley corridors expect demonstrated EDA tool proficiency and often look for candidates who have completed senior design projects or research involving RTL development.
Which companies hire asic design engineers in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring asic design engineers in Massachusetts include Lockheed Martin, Draper, and Teradyne, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense primes and semiconductor firms means many of these openings carry export control requirements tied to U.S. government programs.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most asic design engineer jobs?
Andover, North Reading, and Cambridge consistently have the most asic design engineer openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston anchors the market as home to major semiconductor campuses and defense contractors, while Andover and Lowell draw significant hiring from Analog Devices and its supply chain, and smaller suburban corridors near Route 128 cluster additional chip-design and embedded-systems employers.
Are there remote asic design engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of asic design engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab and EDA-server access most roles require. The parts of the role most likely to flex remote are architecture definition, RTL coding, and formal verification, while physical design and tapeout work typically stays on-site.
How can I get hired as a asic design engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate or associate engineer program at one of Massachusetts's large semiconductor or defense employers, where structured onboarding pairs junior hires with senior designers. Analog Devices and Raytheon Technologies both run rotational engineering programs that include digital and mixed-signal design tracks. Adjacent roles such as FPGA engineer, verification engineer, or EDA support analyst at Massachusetts design houses are common stepping stones. A senior capstone project, published research, or a GitHub repository demonstrating RTL simulation strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to asic design engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to asic design engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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