Principal IC Design Engineer

Coherent Corp.
Champaign, CA
Category Research
Job Description
Coherent Analog Integrated Circuits (ASIC) is seeking a Principal IC Design Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge physical layer ICs for high-speed fiber optic data communication and other advanced applications. This role involves both fundamental design and support for IC qualification, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams. The team emphasizes innovation and has a proven track record of delivering over one billion ICs.

Requirements

  • B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering + 7 years of experience.
  • At least 5 years of related professional experience.
  • Hands-on experience with design of RFIC’s > 20GHz.
  • Familiar with wired or optical communication.
  • Solid understanding of high frequency IC design.
  • Good understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, and IC design techniques of broadband linear amplifiers and equalizers.
  • Cadence IC design tools (Virtuoso, Spectre, PVS, EMX, Quantus) are preferred.
  • Solid understanding and hands-on experience in critical custom RF circuit layout.
  • Understanding of wired and optical communication systems and signal processing (FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, 16QAM).
  • Optical Coherent system knowledge is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of optical devices (lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, silicon photonics).

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation program
  • Career development platform
  • Stable and long-term growth
  • Challenges and rewarding excellence
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