Microelectronics Applications Engineer (remote)

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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