System Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the productization of x’s revolutionary MEMS-based timing products. Responsibilities include verification and characterization planning, project coordination, mixed-signal characterization, systems / algorithms / firmware development, hardware and software infrastructure development for test automation, cross-functional interaction with MEMS/CMOS/Operations/Marketing, and prototyping of test and FA methodologies. In addition, he/she will lead experiments to prototype new system architectures for future products and technologies.

Responsibilities:
• Design and implement test automation to characterize and release into production a variety of MEMS based, mixed-signal timing devices
• Plan and execute device verification and characterization
• Develop and carry out experiments to prototype new technologies and system architectures
• Mentor junior engineers in the team
• Work with team to design, develop and validate PCB test platform and firmware to enable automated testing
• Develop and transfer algorithms to final test and production environments
• Support the bring-up of specialized programming systems overseas
• Work with MEMS and circuit design team to evaluate new silicon and specify design improvements for performance enhancements
• Perform engineering failure analysis to root cause product issues

Qualifications and Requirements:
• MS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. PhD preferred. Exceptional candidates with other technical backgrounds will be considered
• 5+ years of experience in the development and productization of MEMS or sensor based devices
• Experience creating and executing verification and characterization plans
• Experience leading engineering project teams and achieving milestones
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of mixed-signal circuits
• Excellent programming skills, including Python and MATLAB scripting
• Hands-on experience with electronics laboratory bench instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital signal analyzers, etc.
• Strong statistical analysis and problem-solving skills

Desired Characteristics and Attributes:
• High level of self-motivation and drive to make an impact
• Programming ability in micro-controllers, C or C++, SQL
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment