Senior/Principal ASIC Digital Design Engineer

About the Company

Life is short — solve hard problems with great people.
Our client is a rapidly growing technology firm that blends the innovation and agility of a startup with the stability and resources of an established organization. The company develops secure system solutions that protect U.S. military and critical infrastructure through advanced CPU design, custom crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-chip architectures, and hardened operating systems.

Their work directly impacts how national defense and critical systems remain secure in unpredictable environments — and they’re looking for talented engineers who want to solve hard problems that truly matter.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal ASIC Digital Design Engineer to join a high-impact team focused on developing next-generation secure hardware solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of deep technical expertise, hands-on design experience, and a collaborative mindset to deliver cutting-edge system-on-chip solutions for real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering leaders to identify core technical challenges and define effective solutions
• Develop and define the microarchitecture of new IP to optimize performance, I/O, power, area utilization, recurring cost, and security functions
• Implement and simulate IP blocks in RTL using SystemVerilog, VHDL, and other relevant languages
• Integrate complex systems that incorporate both proprietary and third-party IP
• Contribute to the entire design lifecycle—from specification through production
• Apply advanced IP to ASIC and FPGA systems in real-world deployments
• Enhance and refine design methodologies and internal processes
• Mentor and support other ASIC design engineers

Required Qualifications & Experience

• U.S. Citizenship
• Proven experience designing and fabricating an ASIC
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
• 5+ years of experience in FPGA or ASIC product development
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Deep understanding of digital architectures and design methods (RTL coding, synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and formal verification)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• High attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach
• Demonstrated success working effectively across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Active or current U.S. Security Clearance (within the past two years)
• In-depth understanding of microprocessor architectures
• Working knowledge of applied cryptography and cybersecurity concepts
• Experience applying cybersecurity principles to embedded or operational technology systems
• Familiarity with SystemVerilog, VHDL, and Test-Driven Development practices

Location

This role can be based in Boise, ID or Baltimore, MD

Why Join

This is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical technology while enjoying a balanced and rewarding professional experience. The company offers:

• Competitive compensation and profit-sharing
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive health benefits and insurance
• Retirement fund contributions
• Generous paid time off