Principal Engineer, Design Enablement

About NSTXL

The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) harvests innovative technology from the commercial and non-defense marketplace, transforming government innovation while decreasing costs compressing timelines, and improving outcomes. We offer a unique and simplified approach to rapidly develop, demonstrate, and assess prototypes that address a range of operational and installation needs, from individual Warfighter technology to large-scale installation projects. NSTXL supports the delivery of technology to the Department of Defense by serving as a one-stop shop to match government requirements with innovative private-sector and academic solutions.

NSTXL is creating an ecosystem of innovators to collaborate and bring next generation technologies to the end-user. Currently, our OTAs have more than 900 corporate, non-profit, educational, and financial institution members. For these members, NSTXL offers opportunities to bid on government contracts, education and training, and live/virtual forums on a wide variety of topics.

Job Description

You’re a systems thinker. A builder. A problem solver who sees both the architecture and the nuts and bolts. Now, imagine putting those skills to work on something bigger—helping create the infrastructure behind a national-scale effort to modernize and secure the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem.

We’re looking for a Principal Engineer, Design Enablement to help lead one of the most ambitious technology programs in the country. You’ll develop the tools, workflows, and systems that power cutting-edge chip design across a growing network of partners—government, private sector, and academia—united under one shared mission.

What You'll Do

• Define and lead technical architecture and system requirements for semiconductor design enablement environments.
• Develop and maintain EDA tool workflows, software toolchains, and methodologies that optimize performance, usability, and integration across hubs.
• Partner with program managers to translate user needs into scalable solutions and long-term infrastructure strategies.
• Evaluate EDA and cloud-based platforms and work closely with vendors to assess support, licensing, and training opportunities.
• Collaborate with CHES leadership, legal teams, and stakeholders to ensure the technical viability of agreements and framework structures.
• Support negotiations by providing expert input on technical requirements, licensing models, and system constraints.
• Facilitate decision-making within the CHES Steering and Executive Committees, ensuring requirements are gathered, documented, and prioritized.
• Identify and troubleshoot design automation bottlenecks, propose optimizations, and guide tool and platform selection.
• Lead technical conversations on licensing, data management, and intellectual property protection across a multi-vendor ecosystem.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience with technical working knowledge of EDA tools, IP management, and experience with cloud environments.
• Extensive experience developing and managing EDA tools, design workflows, or cloud-based design environments.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, legal terminology, and intellectual property structures as they relate to tool access and usage.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups—including technical teams, vendors, program managers, and legal counsel.
• A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage complex technical systems and agreement frameworks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment in collaborative environments and solve design enablement challenges at scale.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense or federally funded technology programs
• Background in semiconductor design, IP development, or fabrication
• Familiarity with cloud-based EDA platforms or secure design collaboration tools
• Experience navigating complex vendor ecosystems and licensing negotiations

Location

Remote

Travel

Travel for this position is estimated up to 15%

Come join the team that is helping to pave the way for innovative technology advancement!

What We Offer

We strive to be one of the best places to work in America. We offer competitive salaries and benefits that include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance – company pays 90% of premiums for individual coverage and 71% of premiums for family coverage!
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off: Paid sick leave, 11 floating holidays and generous PTO
• Other:
• • Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid!
  • Flexible & remote work structure
  • Wellness plan
  • Mental health support
  • Community sponsorships
  • Donation matching
  • Professional development

If you need any form of accommodation for the interview process, please let us know at the time we contact you.

We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. Currently we are only open to remote employees residing in the following states: AL, FL, IN, MO, NM, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WY