Integrated Circuits Intern
DraperJob Title
Integrated Circuits Intern
Role Summary
The intern will support ASIC and mixed-signal integrated circuit design within the Silicon Architecture group, contributing across concept, implementation, verification, test, and delivery phases.
Work includes developing conceptual circuit designs, simulation and modeling, supporting block- and chip-level planning, and producing test and verification inputs while collaborating with analog, digital, and verification engineers.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship. No specific years of professional experience required; position is intended for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include technical design, analysis, verification support, and documentation:
- Design, simulate, and analyze circuits at functional and transistor levels.
- Support system-on-chip trade studies between analog, digital, and software implementations.
- Contribute to top-level and block-level specifications, architectural descriptions, and interface definitions.
- Participate in verification planning and provide inputs to test plans; perform bench-level testing and data analysis.
- Generate and present test reports with plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions.
- Document design decisions and implementation notes; review block-level designs during implementation.
- Work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate results to peers and supervisors.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and attributes; preferred skills listed separately.
- Proficiency with Cadence or equivalent IC design tools (examples: Virtuoso, Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus).
- Strong mathematical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication and organizational skills; able to work independently or in a team.
- Strong general computer skills (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Ability to adapt to changing technical environments and priorities.
- Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Preferred:
- Experience or interest in high-level mixed-signal modeling and verification tools such as SystemVerilog, SV-RNM, Verilog-AMS.
- Scripting experience (e.g., Python, SKILL) to automate design, verification, and test flows.
Education Requirements
Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program is required. The posting does not specify particular fields of study or certifications.
About the Company
Company: Draper
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA, United States
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With over 2,000 employees, Draper develops advanced technologies in defense, space, biomedical engineering, and other national-security and commercial domains through multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.
