Jr. ASIC Design Engineer at Fermilab

Passau, Bavaria, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

100667.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analog ASIC Design, RF ASIC Design, Cadence, Verilog-A, Verilog/SystemVerilog, Circuit Simulation, Test Bench Development, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Instrumentation, Radiation Detection, Cryogenic Environments, Analytical Engineering Calculations, Schematic Entry, Layout Tools, Research And Development

Industry

Research Services

Description

The expected hiring range for this position is: $70,800.00-$100,667.00. 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. About the Role: 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. Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings. 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. REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview. What To Expect Next: We’ll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page. Fermilab is the United States' premier particle physics laboratory. We work on the world's largest and most advanced particle accelerators and dig down to the tiniest building blocks of matter. We probe the farthest reaches of the universe, seeking out the nature of dark matter and dark energy. Fermilab's over 2,000 employees include scientists and engineers from all around the world and collaborators from more than 50 countries on physics experiments based in the United States and elsewhere. Our work experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, our people. To learn more about Fermilab's employee programs, visit our main Careers site. Please contact employ@fnal.gov to request accommodations for completing the application process.

Responsibilities

The Junior ASIC Design Engineer will lead and contribute to research activities focused on developing custom instrumentation for extreme environments. Responsibilities include performing a leading role in Analog and RF ASIC design projects and executing physical and functional circuit verification.