If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

 

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 74525 

Senior Systems Engineer – Device Characterization

About Skyworks: Skyworks is a leader in high-performance analog semiconductors, powering the wireless networking revolution. We value global collaboration, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking. Our culture emphasizes diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust, and respect.

Position Overview: as a Senior Systems Engineer in the Timing division, you will play a key role in our new product introduction (NPI) cycle, transitioning products from pre-silicon design to post-silicon validation and characterization.
We seek candidates who demonstrate a passion for learning, initiative, curiosity, and engineering ingenuity. A positive attitude and a strong disposition for teamwork are essential.

 

Location: this position can be based in Austin, TX, or Nashua, NH.

 

Responsibilities

 

Pre-silicon Stage:
•    Participate in design architecture reviews and provide DFT (Design-For-Test) requirements.
•    Design and develop Engineering Evaluation Boards (EEVBs) based on product specifications.
•    Collaborate with layout engineers, specify board components, and evaluate boards through TDR and VNA measurements.
•    Design and develop silicon validation test benches, plan and assemble benches, and develop test flows in Visual Studio .NET.

 

Post-silicon Stage:
•    Assist with first-silicon block validation tasks.
•    Plan and execute device characterization across Process, Voltage, and Temperature (P,V,T) corners.
•    Analyze characterization data and review with design, applications, and marketing teams.
•    Deliver datasheet specifications and collaborate with product test engineering.

 

Continuous Improvement:
•    Improve test infrastructure through software and hardware optimizations.
•    Refine test methodologies and document lessons learned.

 

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s with 6 years of experience.
•    Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, PLLs, synthesizers, and jitter mechanisms.
•    Experience with device characterization and/or silicon validation.
•    Proficiency with PCB design tools (OrCAD, PADS PCB, Allegro) and data processing tools (JMP, Matlab, Minitab).
•    Proficiency in object-oriented programming (Visual Studio .NET, Python).
•    Ability to troubleshoot and debug hardware and software.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

Other Key Aspects:
•    Mentor junior engineers and interns and provide performance feedback.
•    Lead projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report project status to management.
•    Foster a culture of accountability and creative problem-solving.

 

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $89,100 - $172,100 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. 

 

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.