Job Description

Location :

Maryland, Baltimore, Boise Idaho

Mandatory Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

8+ years

of ASIC design & architecture experience Proven experience

designing and fabricating an ASIC

Strong proficiency in

RTL coding (Verilog/VHDL)

, ASIC design flow & EDA tools Deep expertise in

processor architectures

Demonstrated ability leading

cross-functional teams

to design and fabricate

RISC-V ASIC SoCs

Stable work history --

no frequent job changes

No candidates from Idaho Scientific (strict no-poach)*

Good to Have:

Knowledge of applied cryptography & cybersecurity concepts


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Role: ASIC Design & Architecture Lead

This position leads the full lifecycle of a secure RISC-V ASIC/SoC -- from architecture to fabrication -- supporting mission-critical defense and commercial applications.


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Key Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team (hardware, software, verification) to define, design, simulate, and tape-out a secure RISC-V SoC Serve as primary technical interface for internal teams, external partners, and pilot customers Finalize microarchitecture specifications, performance requirements, I/O definitions, power targets, area constraints, and security features Develop and oversee verification strategy, including testbench creation, functional/performance verification, and coverage closure Drive RTL finalization, synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and industry-standard design methodologies Evaluate emerging ASIC technologies and propose improvements Build and manage a technical roadmap aligned to market and program needs Break down roadmap into actionable tasks and lead design reviews * Identify and coordinate with strategic partners for development and sustainment