Digital ASIC Designer
GE HealthCare · Niskayuna, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Niskayuna, NY
Job highlights
- Design ASICs for advanced healthcare applications.
- Involved in all ASIC development phases.
- Explore new system architectures.
- Work with vendors on fabrication and testing.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
About the role
Digital ASIC Designer
As a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, GE HealthCare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture of respect, transparency, and unyielding integrity. As a Digital ASIC Designer, you will be part of a team of ASIC designers enabling advanced healthcare applications in CT, MR, and Ultrasound.
Roles and Responsibilities
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the planning, development, and transition of technologies from concept to products and/or services for GE HealthCare businesses and customers. You will:
- Design digital signal processing and control systems for mixed-signal ASICs enabling advanced healthcare applications.
- Participate in all phases of ASIC development: architecture design, process selection, circuit design and simulation, validation, and post-fabrication testing.
- Explore new system architectures to meet challenging system requirements.
- Support transition from lab to product introduction.
- Work with external vendors in execution layout, fabrication, and production test.
- Effectively communicate results by preparing written reports and making presentations that describe analyses and solutions
- Connect the organization to the latest technology developments and trends in industry
- Contribute to proposals for internal programs as well as government agencies
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related scientific field.
- Hardware design experience in VHDL and/or Verilog digital hardware description languages.
- Experience with synthesis of Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL, optimizing power, area, and timing.
- Demonstrated experience in generating timing constraints for physical implementation, including timing closure of multiple clock systems.
- Experience developing testbenches for functional verification of large digital systems.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY on a hybrid work schedule (in office Tuesday through Thursday).
Desired Characteristics
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience with mixed-signal ASIC development and design.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, or similar, programming for signal processing and data analysis.
- Familiar with Verilog-AMS testbench coding and simulation.
- Familiar with digital logic gates at transistor-level. Comfortable building custom digital circuits with both custom and standard cell library logic gates.
- Familiar with Lint and Logic Equivalency Check tools and methods.
- Expertise in signal processing and/or DSP design.
- Familiar with Real Number model writing for both digital and analog circuits and systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability and desire to work in a team environment.
Compensation and Benefits
For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $120,000.00-$180,000.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
About GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Key skills/competency
- Digital ASIC Design
- VHDL/Verilog
- Synthesis
- Timing Closure
- Functional Verification
- Mixed-Signal ASIC Development
- MATLAB
- Signal Processing
- DSP Design
- Team Environment
Skills & topics
- Digital ASIC Designer
- ASIC Design
- VHDL
- Verilog
- Synthesis
- Timing Closure
- Functional Verification
- Mixed-Signal
- DSP
- Electrical Engineering
- Healthcare Technology
- Niskayuna
- Hybrid Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your VHDL/Verilog, synthesis, and verification experience.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your Master's degree and any mixed-signal or DSP experience.
- Address the hybrid model: Confirm your willingness to work in Niskayuna, NY, on a hybrid schedule.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss ASIC design, timing closure, and signal processing.
- Demonstrate teamwork: Express your ability and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Digital ASIC Designer role at GE HealthCare?
- The Digital ASIC Designer role at GE HealthCare in Niskayuna, NY, operates on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are expected to be in the office from Tuesday through Thursday.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Digital ASIC Designer position?
- Key technical skills include hardware design experience with VHDL and/or Verilog, experience with synthesis (Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL) optimizing power, area, and timing, and demonstrated experience in generating timing constraints for physical implementation and timing closure. Experience developing testbenches for functional verification of large digital systems is also crucial.
- What is the educational requirement for this Digital ASIC Designer job?
- A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related scientific field is required for this Digital ASIC Designer position at GE HealthCare.
- Does GE HealthCare provide relocation assistance for this Digital ASIC Designer role?
- Yes, GE HealthCare provides relocation assistance for this Digital ASIC Designer position.
- What is the salary range for the Digital ASIC Designer position at GE HealthCare?
- For U.S. based positions, the salary range for this Digital ASIC Designer role is $120,000.00 to $180,000.00 annually. Compensation is determined by various factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
- What is the role of a Digital ASIC Designer in GE HealthCare's mission?
- A Digital ASIC Designer at GE HealthCare contributes to enabling advanced healthcare applications in CT, MR, and Ultrasound by designing digital signal processing and control systems for mixed-signal ASICs, playing a vital role in bringing innovative medical technologies from concept to product.
- What are the 'Desired Characteristics' for a Digital ASIC Designer candidate?
- Desired characteristics include a PhD in Electrical Engineering, experience with mixed-signal ASIC development, proficiency in MATLAB, familiarity with Verilog-AMS, understanding of digital logic gates at the transistor level, expertise in signal processing/DSP design, and strong communication and teamwork skills.