Electronics Design and Reliability - Research Engineer

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Electronics Design and Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual with expertise in the design and characterization of electronics operating in diverse (including extreme) environments. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented individual with a strong background in electrical engineering, or a related area. The individual will support research and development of electronic circuits and systems based on different technology scaling nodes, circuit topologies and system design techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Lead integrated-circuit (IC) and/or system level development tasks including design, verification, and tapeout.
• Develop and apply analytical and behavioral modeling techniques to analyze electronic circuit and/or system level reliability and performance.
• Actively collaborate with other researchers working on first-principles modeling and fundamental measurements of physical effects in semiconductors.
• Support the planning, set up, and operation of CFD Research's labs for electrical characterization of digital, analog and mixed-signal ICs and/or systems for reliability and performance analysis.
• Plan and perform electrical and environmental testing to measure IC and/or system level reliability and performance. Travel to external test sites including DoD and Labs, and collaborators' facilities, will likely be required. • Document technical activities and findings in reports and publications.
• Contribute to future R&D efforts via proposal preparation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a US .
• Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related STEM Discipline) and at least 5 years of relevant work experience in digital/analog/mixed-signal IC design and analysis. An advanced degree with research is a plus and may be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Proficiency in the use of commercial electronic design automation (EDA) software tools for IC design and analysis (Synopsys / Cadence / Mentor Graphics / Siemens / or similar tools).
• Experience with scripting (such as Python) and programming (such as C++/C/Fortran) is a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) IC design and testing is a significant plus.
• Experience with one or more of the following is a plus - printed-circuit-board (PCB) design and prototyping, power electronics design and testing.
• Experience with Machine Learning tools and techniques is a plus.

Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term , accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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