Lead IC Applications Engineer

Job Opportunity in Santa Clara, CA Join Talent Space in the heart of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, CA. This is a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid onsite role, collaborating with a leading Semiconductor client. Santa Clara offers a vibrant tech community and a dynamic work environment. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Hands-on efficient evaluation of prototype silicon, including electro-optical measurements. Laboratory Automation and control of RF/mmwave wafer prober and measurement equipment. Develop product collateral such as datasheets, evaluation boards & evaluation software. Provide technical support (pre- and post-sale) to internal and external customers. Contribute to new product definitions in collaboration with other disciplines, internal and external customers. Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments. Mentor junior application engineers. Education & Experience B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of experience, or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with 7 years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of experience. Hands-on experience with wafer probing of RFIC's > 20GHz. Experience with measurement automation in Python, C, or similar. Experience with the creation of IC product collateral (datasheets, evaluation boards, etc.). Familiarity with RF board level design & layout practices. Experience with technical customer support. Good understanding of fiber optic communication systems & O/E components is required. Skills Ability to perform hands-on RFIC (20GHz) measurements of CMOS and SiGe BICMOS RF/mmW amplifiers. Excellent understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, linearity measurements, and wafer RF probing. Proficiency with lab equipment such as VNAs, PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, AWGs, DCAs, and other test equipment used in the validation of high-speed ICs. Experience with scripting languages such as Python. General understanding of wired and optical communication systems & signal processing is preferred (FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, 16QAM). Basic understanding of optical devices (lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, silicon photonics) is desirable. Optical Coherent system knowledge is a plus. Basic knowledge of microcontroller, DSP, and/or FPGA programming is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence. Self-motivated with innovative thinking. Working Conditions 40-hour work week, on-site engineering lab. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time. Physical Requirements Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings. Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents. Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues. Safety Requirements All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. Quality and Environmental Responsibilities Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Created: 2026-04-02