Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Chelsea Search Group is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with expertise in IC design and characterization. The role involves supporting customer engagements, developing product documentation, and providing technical support during pre-sales and post-sales phases.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- 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)
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- 401K Plan with Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Stock Option Plan
Company Overview
Chelsea Search Group offers recruiting and staffing services for legal, technical, and engineering roles. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Oceanside, California, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://chelsearecruiters.com.