The expected hiring range for this position is:
$70,800.00-$93,200.00.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
We are looking for a Junior ASIC Design Engineer to lead and contribute to research activities and engineering work focused on developing custom instrumentation for extreme radiation and/or cryogenic environments.
What your day-to-day as a Junior ASIC Design Engineer at Fermilab will look like:
Performing a leading role in Analog and RF ASIC design projects, while being able to contribute individually to major design tasks.
Developing design specifications for ASICs based on theoretical analyses and in conjunction with application needs.
Designing circuit networks using schematic entry and layout tools with full custom or timing-driven layout tools in Cadence CAD/EDA or a similar environment.
Models circuit networks and system components in hardware-description languages (Verilog-A and Verilog/SystemVerilog).
Building test benches and carries out analog and/or RF circuit simulations.
Executing physical and functional circuit and system verification.
Preparing documentation and participates in test-board designs and laboratory testing.
Delivering presentations internally, at national and international workshops, and at the topical conferences.
Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abiding by and being responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Skills and Attributes for Success:
Bachelor's degree in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Readiness for working on challenging projects that may have tight schedules.
Capability of working as part of a design team in a research and development environment
Experience with industry-standard front-end and back-end CAD/EDA design tools, such as Cadence, Synopsys and Mentor for the IC design.
Familiarity with principles of instrumentation for radiation detection with solid state or gaseous detectors and usages in extreme environments, like cryogenic or radiation harsh conditions
Strong computer skills and competence in performing analytical engineering calculations, in drawing schematics and in documentation.
Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.
Hybrid: is a work arrangement in which an employee as part of an ongoing regular schedule, works at an alternative worksite in the United States (e.g., an employee’s residence) on some days and at the primary worksite on other days. Requires an approved hybrid work request for one or more days a week worked remotely within the United States on a routine basis.
Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
HSPD-12
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Foreign Government Sponsored Activities
Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution
- Experience with industry-standard front-end and back-end CAD/EDA design tools such as Cadence, Synopsys and Mentor
- Experience designing analog and RF ASIC circuits using schematic entry and custom or timing-driven layout tools
- Experience modeling circuit networks and system components in hardware-description languages (Verilog-A, Verilog/SystemVerilog)
- Experience building test benches and performing analog and/or RF circuit simulations
- Familiarity with instrumentation principles for radiation detection and operation in cryogenic or radiation-harsh environments
- Ability to perform analytical engineering calculations, draw schematics, prepare documentation, and participate in laboratory testing
What We Do
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) is America's particle physics and accelerator laboratory. Its mission is to serve as a world leader in neutrino and particle physics, pushing the frontiers of foundational discovery, opening new avenues of science, and transforming results into technologies that benefit society. The lab designs, builds, and operates world-leading accelerators and detectors to solve the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time.
