Senior ASICFPGA Hardware Engineer – Cryptographic Systems
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Cambridge MA Clearance Required: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
A leading innovator in secure hardware technologies is seeking a Senior ASIC/FPGA Hardware Engineer to architect and implement advanced cryptographic systems. This role is ideal for engineers with deep expertise in digital hardware design and a strong foundation in cryptography and hardware security.
Role Overview
You will lead the design and specification of ASIC and FPGA-based security solutions translating high-level cryptographic requirements into robust hardware architectures. Working closely with RTL designers back-end implementation teams and systems engineers youll ensure secure efficient and scalable hardware designs that meet stringent performance and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and specify secure hardware solutions using ASIC/FPGA platforms
- Guide RTL and physical design teams through implementation and optimization
- Collaborate with systems engineers to define documentation test plans and software interfaces
- Design and simulate transistor-level circuits to meet performance power and cost targets
- Evaluate feasibility of complex cryptographic algorithms in hardware
- Drive technical solutions independently even with incomplete or evolving requirements
- Contribute to proposal development and mentor junior engineers
- Support physical layout floor-planning and parasitic-aware simulations
Requirements
Cryptographic Systems & Protocols
- Asymmetric cryptography: ECC RSA
- Symmetric cryptography: AES MAC block cipher modes
- Protocols: key exchange digital signatures key wrap
- Secure design: memory isolation secure enclaves
- Secure protocols: secure boot attestation MFA certificates key split
Digital Hardware Design
- ASIC/FPGA architecture and implementation
- RTL development in SystemVerilog Verilog or VHDL
- Translation of system-level requirements into hardware specifications
- Optimization for performance power and area
Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in integrated circuit design and computer architecture
- Strong mathematical foundation including number theory and coding theory
- Ability to write detailed design specifications and manage small technical teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational time management and problem-solving abilities
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Masters preferred
- 57 years (BS) 35 years (MS) or 02 years (PhD) of relevant experience in ASIC/FPGA hardware engineering
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) side-channel analysis and lightweight cryptography
- Experience with secure key storage TRNGs PUFs anti-tamper and TEMPEST techniques
- Familiarity with NSA/NIST certification processes
Required Skills:
Cryptographic Systems & Protocols Asymmetric cryptography: ECC RSA Symmetric cryptography: AES MAC block cipher modes Protocols: key exchange digital signatures key wrap Secure design: memory isolation secure enclaves Secure protocols: secure boot attestation MFA certificates key split Digital Hardware Design ASIC/FPGA architecture and implementation RTL development in SystemVerilog Verilog or VHDL Translation of system-level requirements into hardware specifications Optimization for performance power and area Skills & Abilities Proficiency in integrated circuit design and computer architecture Strong mathematical foundation including number theory and coding theory Ability to write detailed design specifications and manage small technical teams Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational time management and problem-solving abilities Education & Experience Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Masters preferred 57 years (BS) 35 years (MS) or 02 years (PhD) of relevant experience in ASIC/FPGA hardware engineering Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) side-channel analysis and lightweight cryptography Experience with secure key storage TRNGs PUFs anti-tamper and TEMPEST techniques Familiarity with NSA/NIST certification processes
Required Education:
Cryptographic Systems & ProtocolsAsymmetric cryptography: ECC RSASymmetric cryptography: AES MAC block cipher modesProtocols: key exchange digital signatures key wrapSecure design: memory isolation secure enclavesSecure protocols: secure boot attestation MFA certificates key splitDigital Hardware DesignASIC/FPGA architecture and implementationRTL development in SystemVerilog Verilog or VHDLTranslation of system-level requirements into hardware specificationsOptimizati
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- SOC
- Firmware
- FMEA
- Debugging
- C/C++
- Lean
- PCB
- Technical Writing
- Ethernet
- Fpga
- Product Development
