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Overview

An IC Design Engineer is needed by the Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) in Princeton, NJ to support the manufacturing of microcircuits (integrated circuits). Through SRI's Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits (GEM) program, the Microcircuit Emulation Center (MEC) supplies form, fit, function, and interface replacements for obsolete microcircuits. This capability supports production, redesign, and sustainment requirements for the life of a weapon system. SRI’s Microcircuit Emulation Center is a government-supported, U.S.-based Trusted foundry. This position is 100% on site; relocation benefits are not available.

Responsibilities

Design, simulation and verification of analog circuits

Review specifications and requirements to determine appropriate design to emulate the original part

Design and verification of analog circuits, including OpAmps, Comparators and Regulators

Support layout engineers with the layout of macro cells and ensure correct post-layout functionality

Work with test engineers to develop characterization and qualification tests

Qualifications

BS Electrical Engineering with 5+ years designing analog or mixed signal circuits;

OR Masters EE with thesis and 2 years designing analog or mixed signal circuits

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required

Must be able to work on site at SRI office in Princeton, NJ

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Desired experience:

Breadth of analog design knowledge is essential as part designs cover a wide range of product types

Designing with (5V to 40V) Bipolar, BiCMOS, and CMOS processes

Designing Amplifiers, Comparators, and/or Regulators

Performing design verification

Interfacing with layout, test, and process engineers

Demonstrated analytical and systematic teamwork approach to troubleshooting

Ideal experience:

Switch capacitor, Phased locked loop (PLL) and/or Pulse width modulation (PWM) controller design experience

Knowledge of HDL (Verilog or VHDL) design & synthesis

Scripting languages such as Perl, Python or TCL

The salary range is: $92,160-$122,112. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.