Senior Integrated Circuit (IC) Designer

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle's Cyber Business Line is seeking a Senior Integrated Circuit Designer to lead the IC Design team and to support programs requiring ASIC or MMIC solutions. Our group works to support applied research and development for trust, assurance, security, reliability, and performance of microelectronics for the Department of Defense. The position is in Columbus, OH.

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ASIC design team in digital, analog, power, radio frequency, and/or mixed-signal circuit design from concept through to post-production test.
• Provide high-level vision for integrated circuit projects including, but not limited to: Team formation and tasking, specification development, system design, circuit design, simulation, layout, post-layout simulation, sign-off, and fabricated circuit test.
• Develop new IP cores from specifications that can be integrated into new designs.
• Manage tapeout schedules, lead research teams in planning, designing, and delivering specialty solutions for customer needs.
• Develop funding pathways for future design efforts through identification and pursuit of opportunities.
• Grow the ASIC/MMIC design team and capability offerings.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior level designers.

Key Qualifications

• Ph.D. plus (2) years, or M.S. plus (5) years, or B.S. plus (10) years of IC design experience.
• Proven track record of circuit design experience in one or more of the following domains: Digital, Analog, Power, RF, Mixed-Signal integrated circuit design.
• Established understanding of ASIC Design Flow and EDA Tools (Cadence, Synopsis, or Siemens EDA flows)
• Knowledge and experience in characterizing fabricated designs hands on in the lab.
• Ability to support a product through the entire product development and release cycle.
• Experience in writing technical reports and/or proposals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to document/support technical analysis and assessments with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a larger team.
• Up to 25% travel required.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Existing DOD Secret with ability to obtain and maintain DOD Top Secret/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EM modelling (ADS, HFSS, Sonnet, AWR, etc.)
• Research experience in advanced technology within IC domains of digital, analog, power, RF, and/or Mixed-signal design.
• Experience with III-V materials (e.g., GaN, GaAs, etc.) and MMIC design.
• Design experience with TSMC, Global Foundries, and/or Intel process nodes.
• Team leadership experience.
• Active DOD Secret, Top Secret, or SCI Security Clearance.
• Experience in making timely technical decisions while weighing project risks and schedule considerations.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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