Lead Systems Engineer, Electronic Design Automation

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

The Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub Circuits and Architectures Design and Test Capability Area is hiring an engineer to oversee the usage of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool flows, computational resources, and develop EDA tool flows for effective use and efficient project execution.

This position is funded by the DoD, which requires candidates to be US citizens due to ITAR / Export Control and clearance level activity.

Job Family : Information Technology

Department Name : SWAPHub

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time

VP Code : KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Scope of Search : Open

Grant Funded Position : This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range : Depends on experience

Close Date : 04-November-2024

Category : 03

Essential Duties

• Overseeing the day-to-day activities related to EDA usage, including helping performers troubleshoot tool flows
• Defining efficient EDA tool flows for SWAP Hub projects and core areas for fast and efficient execution of tasks
• Interfacing with the license and cloud providers to compile usage and user information, monitoring usage, and projecting usage and cost
• Training project and core performers in EDA tool usage and scheduling training sessions with EDA vendors
• First-line troubleshooting EDA tool issues
• Setting up software for data acquisition, storage, and sharing
• Maintaining secure access to circuits IP library

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering or related field AND two years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering or related field, AND four (4) years of experience;

OR, eight (8) years’ experience providing related information technology services; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of major EDA tool flows from at least one of the most used vendors : Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens
• Knowledge of the Unix environment
• Knowledge of predicting circuit behavior, assembling circuit elements, and anticipating chip performance
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects and assignments
• Evidence of effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Project management experience
• Data management experience
• Detail oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and the ability to troubleshoot
• Experience writing scientific documents (e.g., patent applications and reports)

Working Environment

• This is a first shift position 0800-1700, Monday-Friday. Occasional off shift work may be required to manage emergencies
• Regular activities require ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks at one time, manage conflict, work well in a team environment and operate independently, and communicate effectively to exchange accurate information
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and / or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office and laboratory settings subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position, walking moderate distances to perform work functions, and operating computer and other office productivity machinery
• Some activities will entail the need for frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3 : 00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month / year format (e.g., 6 / 88 to 8 / 94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and Cover Letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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