Senior Engineer, Ethernet Systems Design/Architecture

Systems Applications Engineer (P3) - Automotive Communications  

At Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI), we are passionate about turning tomorrow's possibilities into reality through innovations that link the physical and digital worlds. We are collaborating across ecosystems to transform industries and realize the enormous potential for positive impacts in healthcare, transportation, communications, and industrial automation. 

The vision of automobiles as intelligent, connected, and autonomous platforms is becoming a reality and Analog Devices is experiencing significant growth in connectivity and processing solutions for next generation vehicles. The combination of advanced digital capability and Analog Devices’ world-leading analog IC design technology creates opportunities for revenue growth in areas such as in-vehicle connectivity, In-Vehicle Infotainment and ADAS. 

The Automotive Systems and Solutions Technology Team is at the forefront of developing technologies for next-generation automotive architectures. We have an opportunity for a highly motivated Systems Applications Engineer to develop and test high speed communications modules for Automotive applications. In this challenging role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of technology areas and applications. 

The Role 

• Design proof-of-concept wired communications PCBs/modules, using ADI and 3rd-party components. 

• Optimize for performance and EMC compliance.  

• Perform channel measurements and analysis. 

• Perform device level and system level testing, including scripting/automating test equipment and data gathering. 

• Coordinate/support EMC testing and board-level optimization. 

• Support ADI standards engagement by participating in, and making technical contributions to standards-development organizations e.g. in measurement, compliance and interoperability topics. 

Requirements  

• Minimum BS in Electrical or Communications Engineering and several years’ relevant experience; MSEE and 5+ years of experience preferred. 

• Solid knowledge of high-speed analog (and power circuit?) design. 

• Experience of high-speed circuit/PCB design and simulation. 

• Knowledge of wired comms transceiver and SERDES functional blocks (Equalization, CDR, Noise sources, etc.) and related performance measurements. 

• Experience with lab equipment e.g. VNA, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, BERT, AWG, protocol analyzers. 

• Experience of using Python for automation of lab equipment and measurements. 

• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to understand and clearly articulate technical issues to peers, management and customers and solve problems cross-functionally. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with teams spread geographically. 

• Self-motivated. 

Desirable  

• Familiarity with EMI / EMC compliance standards and testing. 

• Experience with SERDES hardware testing and evaluation. 

• System modeling experience in Matlab/Simulink or similar tools. 

• Knowledge of wired and wireless communication standards. 

• Some Embedded software experience. 

• Experience with FPGAs. 

Hiring Manager: Niall O’Connell (note:  Brad Jeffries does not have an Irish supervisory org, but if we hire someone there we can set it up for him) 

Primary Location: Limerick, Ireland 

Alternative Location: Valencia, Spain; Raleigh, NC; Wilmington, MA; San Jose, CA; Dallas TX;  

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