R&D Engineer Hardware

Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience or PhD and 3+ years of related experience
Analog circuit design
CMOS device operating regions & characteristics
Common circuit topologies used in CMOS analog circuits, particularly in circuits running at 1 GHz and above
Analog circuit design trade-offs and parameters (e.g. noise & distortion, frequency-response, mismatch, bandwidth, stability or settling limitations)
Signal processing in analog filters, analog to digital converters, digital to analog converters and feedback controlled loops
Simulation tools, custom layout tools and common lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer or similar)

Designing wireline high-speed analog mixed-signal circuitry for data center connectivity applications
Research and apply cutting edge design and validation for analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits for high-speed
Research novel circuit techniques to achieve maximum speed and performance, while minimizing the power and area requirements
Design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems
Determine design approaches and parameters
Analyze equipment to establish operating data; conduct experimental tests and evaluate results
Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability
Layout/design work in a non-ASIC product environment
Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise
Characterize and debug analog designs for manufacturability
Create circuit models to define package and pc board requirements
Develop circuit test plans of testing
Understand system level architectural design of broadband communication SoCs

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to speak to various technical and management levels
Proactive, collaborative and creative approach to innovation, technical development and consensus facilitation to influence optimal project results
Excellent time and task management, and interpersonal skills