Electrical Engineer – Mixed Signal Design

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Bright Silicon Technologies, located in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking a mid-level electrical engineer with a breadth of experience in mixed-signal design and modeling, embedded systems architecture, and the ability to work with a cross-functional team to design, build, test and commission electronic feedback control of a precision beam steering device. We are a small team pioneering the state-of-the-art in solid-state optical beam-control.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting; however, base pay offered may vary depending on internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Candidates will be assessed and offered compensation against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the development of the core Light field Directing Array MEMS micro-mirror technology through ownership of the design and modeling of electrical circuits and systems for MEMS control, FPGA, and ASIC integration.
• Take ownership of designs and work with evaluation and production teams to resolve issues through the full cycle of implementation, including verification, production handoff, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and participate in the design, fabrication, test, and integration of mixed-signal ASICs, embedded system architectures, PCBs, and other electrical components and subsystems.
• Determine system and component-level requirements, specify system architectures, and execute schematic capture.
• Analyze and model system designs, including parasitic extraction and component tolerances, to guarantee successful operation.
• Prototype, build, bring up, troubleshoot and verify custom designs.
• Design and implement test procedures and assembly processes.
• Generate and maintain engineering documents such as requirements, interfaces, theory of operation, test plans and reports, release notes, and ECOs.
• Assist with triage, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and sustaining activities.
• Lead design and modeling of electrical circuits and systems for production equipment.
• Improve processes and procedures, and recruit, mentor and guide junior engineers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience in PCB design, electronics packaging, test and evaluation
• Experience with FPGA and ASIC integration into PCB
• Experience with mixed-signal circuit design and modeling
• Experience with electronic fabrication and test equipment, and with analysis and simulation tools
• Excellent communication skills with experience working with a cross-functional, distributed team
• Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to uncovering risks and managing dependencies
• System-oriented, with the ability and desire to dive deep into the smallest detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

An ideal candidate would have familiarity with:

• Experience with custom ASIC/silicon design, modeling, verification, tape-out, test or system integration and implementation
• Experience with electronic packaging design
• Experience with high-voltage circuit design and modeling (>200V)
• Experience with embedded systems architecture and coding
• Experience with semiconductor and MEMS technology
• Experience with data center communication hardware

Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, you may still be the right candidate for this or other roles at Bright Silicon Technologies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The position requires a combination of sedentary work and work in a controlled environment reviewing equipment, process development and production.
• Will work in controlled environments requiring gowning. Will follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing as required.
• There may be periodic exposure to manufacturing environments with hazards such as noise, electricity,…