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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.\nJob Description Summary:\nDraper’s Digital Design Team is seeking a motivated and experienced UVM Digital Verification Engineer to tackle novel verification challenges in FPGAs and ASICs. In this role, you will apply modern verification strategies to complex digital and mixed-signal designs in the areas of embedded security, cryptography, signal and image processing, navigation and communications.Job Description:\nDuties/Responsibilities\nDesign and simulate circuits at transistor-level to implement architecture and requirement specifications\n\nContribute to system-level design\n\nOptimize hardware designs for performance, power, and cost\n\nEvaluate the hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirements\n\nContribute to complex chip architectures and designs\n\nContribute to efforts to drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements\n\nPerform or guide physical layout, including floor-planning, and simulate circuits using extracted parasitics.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned\n\nSkills/Abilities\nProficiency in integrated circuit design\n\nUnderstanding of integrated circuits, semiconductors, and general computer architecture\n\nAbility to write detailed design specifications\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\n\nExcellent mathematical skills\n\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail\n\nExcellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\n\nAbility to prioritize tasks\n\nDemonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals\n\nEducation\nRequires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field. Masters degree preferred.\nExperience\nRequires 3-5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 0-2 years of experience with a master's degree in Integrated Circuits or ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.\nAdditional Job Description:\nYou will develop verification approaches, author and execute verification plans, and use formal analysis tools. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a variety of projects. Join us as we develop the next generation of digital and embedded hardware platforms.\nDevelop verification and test plans\n\nDevelop UVM Agents for proprietary buses\n\nInstantiate VIPs for industry standard buses\n\nWork in both block-level/chip-level UVM testbench environment\n\nWork with RTL designers to resolve simulation issues\n\nImplement cover groups according to design requirements\n\nWork on code and functional coverage closures to achieve 100%\n\nPerform code reviews and to mentor junior engineers in the group\n\nFluent in System Verilog including SVA\n\nRecent experience with UVM/UVMF\n\nFamiliarity with at least one major industry simulator (Questasim, Xcelium, VCS)\n\nFamiliarity with at least one IEEE bus standard. Experience with DDR3/DDR4, Amba Axi protocols\n\nFirm grasp of constrained-random testing and coverage-driven verification\n\nExperience with formal analysis\n\nPractice using Python, Perl, Bash or other scripting languages\n\nAbility to work in a Linux environment\n\nStrong analysis and problem-solving skills\n\nApplicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.\nConnect 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.\nJob Location - City:\nCambridgeJob Location - State:\nMassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:\n02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is\n$75,000.00 - $156,000.00Our 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.\nOur 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.\nDraper 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. 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