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Idaho Scientific

Location:
United States, Boise ▼
Salt Lake City

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Idaho Scientific designs and deploys secure system solutions through novel CPU design, crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-a-chip architectures and hardened operating systems. Our solutions are the foundation for how military systems and US critical infrastructure will remain safe and secure through unpredictable operating environments of the future.

Job Responsibility:

Lead a team of digital design engineers to create a security system on a chip
Collaborate with team members and across teams to explore and clearly identify real problems and solutions
Develop and define the microarchitecture of new Idaho Scientific IP to optimize performance, I/O, power consumption, area utilization, recurring cost and security functions
Implement and simulate IP blocks in RTL using SystemVerilog, VHDL, and other languages
Integrate complex systems that instantiate both Idaho Scientific and third party IP
Contribute to all aspects of design success from specification to production
Apply our state-of-the-art IP to ASIC and FPGA products in the real world
Define and improve high-quality design methods and processes
Mentor and guide other ASIC design engineers

Requirements:

US Citizenship (no exceptions)
Proven work experience designing and fabricating an ASIC (no exceptions)
Ability to get a security clearance
Solid technical background with at least 5 years of experience in FPGA or ASIC product development
Team leadership experience
Ability to communicate clearly in person and in written documentation
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
In-depth knowledge and experience with digital architectures and design methods such as RTL coding, synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, constrained-random and formal verification
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Extreme attention to detail
A willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams

Nice to have:

US Security Clearance, Active or current within the last two years
In-depth understanding of microprocessor architectures
Working knowledge of applied cryptography and cyber security topics
Experience applying principles of cyber security to operational technology and embedded systems
Experience with SystemVerilog, VHDL, and Test-Driven Development principles

What we offer:

Competitive Pay
Flexible Work Schedule
Health Benefits and Insurance
Retirement fund contributions
Profit Sharing
Generous Paid Time Off Policy

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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