Staff Applications Engineer
Skyworks Solutions
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: 73522
Job Description
Role Overview
The Timing business unit at Skyworks creates high-performance clock, oscillator, and network synchronization products for 5G infrastructure, optical networking, and data center markets. These devices are found in every digital and mixed-signal product made today, as they provide the clocks necessary for products ranging from consumer devices to long-haul communication networks.
Join our enthusiastic, collaborative timing customer applications engineering team. Our team is focused on helping customers design in timing jitter attenuator and network synchronization products that are designed into high-speed, high-performance clock designs. We work closely with world-wide customers and various internal teams such as marketing, systems, design, quality, and test to ensure our products are well understood and designed-in successfully. We are committed to doing the right thing, and we are passionate about helping our customers solve timing problems by understanding their use-cases and end applications. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with exceptional communication skills who are comfortable explaining technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.
This position will be based in Austin, Texas
In this position, you will:
- Provide direct technical assistance to customers, helping them answer their device and system level questions.
- Assist the sales team with technical specifications of our devices during design-in activities.
- Train sales representatives and field applications engineers on our products and solutions
- Design, debug, and document customer evaluation boards.
- Validate technical details of specific use case scenarios ensuring device firmware, hardware and software meets the expected end performance.
- Debug, test, document and share results of enhanced features in existing or future products.
- Develop launch collateral for new products such as compliance testing reports, reference testing recommendations, reference manual materials, application notes, and FAQ documents.
Qualifications
For this role, you need:
6+ years work experience with a BS/MS in electrical, computer or systems design engineering
Knowledge of synchronous timing principles and clock performance metrics
An understanding of analog and digital electronics (PLL experience preferred).
A positive attitude with a strong desire for customer and team success
Knowledge of proper and effective use of lab test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Spectrum andPhase Noise Analyzers)
Experience with schematic capture and PCB Design.
Knowledge of software programming tools (Visual Studio, Python or other scripting languages).
Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals and methodologies
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
System analysis skills, and the ability to see the bigger picture.
Excellent ability to ask the right questions to troubleshoot circuits, and other hardware
Strong customer based interpersonal skills.
Meticulous technical documentation authoring and editing skills.
Must be comfortable working on challenging problems while being capable of prioritizing and organizing tasks.
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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $110,600 - $210,600 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.
Nearest Major Market: Austin
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