Analog Engineer

(Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education)

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience of Analog Validation Engineering
• Experience with SERDES based protocols; SAS, SATA, PCIe, NVMe
• Experience using VNAs, TDRs, spectrum analyzers, and real-time oscilloscopes
• Experience running Analog simulation tools like SPICE or ADS (with IBIS-AMI models)
• Ability to write and debug automated test scripts (preferably in Python) with some experience in C and MATLAB
• Strong understanding of transmission line theory and high-speed I/O operation
• Some experience with the sources of jitter and EMI

• Strong experience with Python (and coding ability)

A large designer and supplier of semiconductor solutions company is looking for an Analog IC Validation Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Analog IC Validation team is responsible for defining, developing, and utilizing tests and procedures to ensure that the products designed by Broadcom meet all industry standards and perform as expected in their intended applications. Analog IC Validation engineers work with the other engineering departments (Analog designers, hardware, and software) to validate and debug new products in a lab environment.

This team is continually working with state-of-the-art test equipment on leading-edge storage silicon, developing tests for an ever-evolving high-speed serial industry.

This Analog Systems Engineer will be involved with the product from the beginning. They will work closely with analog and digital designers to define the HW test features needed to properly test our products to the relevant specifications. While in the design phase, the engineers are involved in evaluating and selecting test equipment. Early pre-silicon work may involve developing tests and automation code utilizing test chips.

Validation of products requires a multitude of setup changes and is a combination of manual and automated tests. Good debug skills and attention to detail are a must when validating signals at the data rate utilized by the parts. Once the validation is complete, this team supports customer bring up and helps to debug any issues they may encounter.

• Architect characterization procedures and tests geared towards ensuring compliance with SAS, SATA, PCIe, NVMe, DDR4, and ONFI standards.
• Review and execute robust validation test plans on prototype silicon
• Work in parallel with Firmware development, High-speed I/O designers, and Digital IC design teams as part of the pre/post-silicon validation process
• Develop Python scripts to control test equipment and automate various validation tasks
• Develop host software tools and applications for low-level system validation
• Work with the board development team to define evaluation board test features
• Partner with the board development team to identify and resolve signal quality issues associated with the layout of evaluation and production cards
• Support design partner bring up and resolve SI-related customer issues
• Drive technical debug and resolution of issues encountered at the system level.
• Propose creative workarounds and implement solutions to complex problems.
• Effectively present technical information to teams of engineers.
• Educate Field Application Engineers (FAEs) on new product features and operation
• Work with the Technical Publications group on engineering notes, data sheets, and architectural manuals

This is a great opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 company. This team is continuously working with state-of-the-art test equipment, on leading-edge storage silicon, and developing tests for an ever-evolving high-speed serial industry. This will be a permanent full-time position with a relocation package if needed, also including competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Stock Shares upon employment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.