Senior Applications Engineer
Seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with deep technical expertise in IC design and characterization with strong technical communication skills to support customer engagements and develop comprehensive product documentation. The ideal candidate will serve as a critical technical bridge between our design teams, customers, and business development organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Product Documentation & Technical Content
Create detailed technical specifications, characterization data, and application guidelines
Develop and maintain comprehensive product datasheets for ASIC and standard product offerings
Document electrical characteristics, timing diagrams, functional descriptions, and package information
Ensure all technical documentation meets industry standards and customer requirements
Produce application notes, design guides, and reference designs that enable customer success
Customer Technical Support
Conduct design reviews and offer guidance on IC integration and system-level implementation
Deliver technical presentations and training to customers and field application engineers
Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to customers and internal teams
Troubleshoot customer design issues and recommend solutions
Product Characterization & Validation
Analyze silicon measurement data and validate performance against specifications
Define and execute IC characterization test plans across process, voltage, and temperature corners
Support failure analysis and root cause investigation activities
Work with design and test engineering teams to optimize product performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with product marketing to define product positioning and competitive advantages
Contribute to new product definition based on customer feedback and market requirements
Interface with IC design teams to understand product features, limitations, and optimal use cases
Support sales teams with technical expertise during customer engagements
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in IC applications engineering, design engineering, or related technical role
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
Proven track record of developing technical datasheets and application documentation
Technical Skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into customer-facing content
Exceptional technical writing skills with ability to create clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentation
Experience with documentation tools and version control systems
Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, etc.)
Experience with semiconductor device physics, CMOS technology, and circuit operation
Familiarity with industry-standard communication interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SerDes, etc.)
Knowledge of IC packaging, thermal management, and power delivery considerations
Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing electrical test data and characterization results
Strong presentation skills for both technical and business audiences
Strong understanding of digital and/or analog IC design principles
Preferred Qualifications
Background in system-level design or board-level integration
Experience supporting government or military programs
Experience with high-reliability or radiation-hardened IC technologies
Familiarity with ITAR regulations and defense/aerospace industry requirements
Knowledge of EDA tools and design flows (Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor)
Understanding of ASIC development processes and foundry technologies (GlobalFoundries, Intel, TSMC)
Work Environment
Collaboration with cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and sales
May require occasional travel to customer sites or industry conferences (10-20%)
Office-based position with occasional lab work for IC characterization and testing
Potential for customer-facing activities requiring professional presentation skills
Security Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance may be required for certain programs
U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR restrictions on technical data
Benefits
Full-time + Benefits (Health and Dental Insurance, 401K Plan with Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off (PTO), Stock Option Plan)
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