What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer, RF Design position at Skorpios Technologies, Inc.?
Description
The Senior Engineer, RF Design role is responsible for supporting the development of next generation Si-Photonic Data Communications solutions in Skorpios’ Sub System engineering team. The Senior Engineer, RF Design will engage in simulation, data analysis, and product development of Module and/or Co-Packaged HPIC based products.
- Design, Model and simulate MicroStrip / Stripline Transmission lines up 120Ghz
- Model and simulate resistance and Capacitance effects from EAM and MZM Modulators, Photodiodes and Laser Diodes to provide improved RF performance of the components into integrated circuits
- Perform impedance matching over large frequency range
- Establish Netlists and perform DRC for Designs and Layouts
- Direct HPIC Layout and PCB Layout of designed components
- RF device testing and electrical/optical s-parameter measurement and characterization
- DOE Design and Design Validation Testing
- Design Review Support and Presentation
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Establish schematics designs for PCBA
- Using computer software to design RF components
Competencies
- Ability to work in an integrated and diverse team environment.
- Ability to work with a large body of data and the necessary statistical analysis tools, and the ability to present the data and ideas to a diverse audience.
- Good communication skills. Ability to present complex problems to internal peers as well as potential customers
- RF design circuitry skills
- Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with HFSS and ADS Software Design Tools
- Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Requirements
- 10 years' experience
- MS or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Photonics or a related discipline with emphasis in optical communications and high-speed optical components.
- TIA and modulator driver understanding a must.
- Experience with RF design, simulation, and use of optical and electrical modeling tools such as HFSS, ADS to design electro-optical devices, ceramic and organic substrates.
- Experience with RF design, simulation of 50Ghz transmission lines on ceramic or organic substrates with wire bond and/or Flip Chip Bumping.
- Experience Converting Paper Designs into Layout and components either with customer owned tooling, or 3rd Party contractors.
- Experience with RF device testing, electrical/optical s-parameter measurements, familiarity with optical components testing methodology including equipment setup, algorithms and sensitivity analysis.
- Strong background with semiconductor optical devices such as laser, detectors, modulators and other integrated waveguide devices along with a working level understanding of associated electronic circuitry.
- Experience meeting development schedules, preparing design reviews, and communicating complex solutions to a multi-disciplinary team.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Desired are candidates with significant industrial experience in the optical components industry.
- JMP or Mini-Tab experience preferred
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements
Authorization may be required to release covered technology to employees who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.
Salary : $130,000 - $175,000