BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 15+ years of ASIC development experience.
Proven track record of delivering production ASICs through the complete development lifecycle.
Deep expertise in analog, digital, or mixed-signal ASIC design, with broad knowledge across all domains.
Experience managing transitions in foundry, process-node, package, assembly, or test for production ASICs.
Strong understanding of semiconductor product engineering and design for test methodologies.
Demonstrated success in directing external ASIC design services and semiconductor suppliers.
Ability to establish engineering methods and mentor engineers effectively.
Responsibilities
Own manufacturability and production continuity of existing ASICs, leading technical evaluations and risk resolutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product needs into ASIC requirements and architectures.
Lead ASIC development from specification to production release, overseeing all design phases and risk management.
Manage technical relationships with ASIC design partners and suppliers, ensuring quality and deliverables meet standards.
Provide technical and cost inputs for ASIC sourcing decisions, evaluating economic factors for supplier selection.
Establish design methods and standards, mentoring engineers and preserving technical knowledge within the team.
Benefits
RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
Mental health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace
Flexible PTO and 15 paid holidays
401(k) match
Pet insurance and prepaid legal program
Commuter benefits and travel assistance insurance.
Full Job Description
Echodyne is seeking a Principal ASIC Engineer to join our fast-growing team. ROLE OVERVIEW
Echodyne is seeking a Principal ASIC Engineer to join our Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) Engineering team and lead the development and lifecycle support of custom integrated circuits for our advanced radar products.
As Echodyne's ASIC subject-matter expert, you will provide hands-on technical leadership across the silicon development lifecycle, supporting the manufacturability and long-term continuity of existing devices while also establishing the design methods, tool flows, and technical foundation needed to deliver future ASICs in-house from product definition through production release. The ideal candidate combines deep IC-design expertise with Principal-level technical judgment, external-partner leadership, and a strong understanding of semiconductor economics. RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the long-term manufacturability, production continuity, and sustaining support of Echodyne's existing ASIC(s). Lead the technical evaluation, qualification, and controlled release of foundry, process-node, package, assembly, test, and material changes, and resolve associated yield, reliability, quality, and obsolescence risks.
Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, and other technical stakeholders to translate product and system needs into ASIC requirements and architectures. Lead ASIC-level functional partitioning and trade studies involving power, performance, area, process technology, intellectual property, packaging, test strategy, and make-versus-buy decisions.
Lead ASIC development from specification through production release, including analog, digital, and mixed-signal design; design verification; physical implementation and sign-off; design for test; tape-out; silicon bring-up; characterization; qualification; and production ramp. Define technical plans, review gates, risk mitigations, and readiness criteria throughout the development cycle.
Lead technical relationships with ASIC design partners, foundries, intellectual property (IP) providers, electronic design automation (EDA) vendors, packaging suppliers, and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers. Evaluate technical capabilities and proposals, define statements of work and acceptance criteria, review deliverables, and resolve technical issues.
Provide technical and cost inputs to ASIC sourcing decisions in partnership with Supply Chain. Evaluate non-recurring engineering (NRE), mask-set, wafer, yield, packaging, assembly, test, licensing, and production-volume economics to support supplier selection and commercial negotiations.
Provide Principal-level technical leadership for ASIC development and lifecycle support. Establish design methods, review and sign-off practices, tool flows, data and configuration controls, and reusable development standards. Preserve technical knowledge, mentor engineers, and contribute to the development of future ASIC capabilities within the team.
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Proven record of delivering production ASICs across the complete development lifecycle, including successful tape-outs, silicon bring-up, and productization
Broad knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal ASIC development, with deep design expertise in at least one domain and sufficient breadth to lead integration and sign-off across the complete device
Experience managing foundry, process-node, package, assembly, or test transitions for production ASICs, including technical risk assessment and requalification
Strong understanding of semiconductor product engineering, including design for test, production test, post-silicon characterization, yield improvement, reliability qualification, and failure analysis
Demonstrated success technically directing external ASIC design services and semiconductor suppliers against defined requirements, deliverables, quality expectations, and acceptance criteria
Working knowledge of semiconductor cost structures and business models, with experience supporting make-versus-buy, sourcing, and commercial decisions
Ability to operate from broad direction, align technical execution with established program and organizational priorities, make complex cross-disciplinary technical decisions, manage technical risks, and communicate recommendations clearly to internal teams and external partners
Demonstrated ability to establish engineering methods, lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, and strengthen team capability through influence and collaboration
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)
Experience developing ASICs for radar, sensing, aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, or other high-reliability, long-lifecycle products
Experience assuming technical ownership of an externally developed ASIC or transferring ASIC design knowledge and data between organizations
Direct design experience across both analog or mixed-signal and digital IC domains
Experience contributing to the establishment of new ASIC development flows, design environments, and external-partner operating models within a growing engineering organization
QUALIFICATION
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field and at least 15 years of relevant ASIC-development experience, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience
WHAT WE OFFER This is an exempt role.
The expected annual salary range for this role is
$164,594-$246,788 USD
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
Generous Benefits:
Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
Virtual Care - 98Point6
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
Travel Assistance Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
401(k) match
Pet Insurance
Prepaid Legal Program
Commuter Benefits
Paid Company Holidays
About Echodyne
Echodyne is a technology company that develops and manufactures radar systems for various applications, including drones, autonomous vehicles, and security systems. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Echodyne's radar systems use metamaterials and artificial intelligence to provide high-resolution imaging and tracking capabilities. The company's products have been used by various organizations, including the US Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration. Echodyne has received several awards for its technology, including the CES Innovation Award in 2019.
