High-Reliability Microelectronics Applications Engineer

High-Reliability Microelectronics Applications Engineer (remote) Position Summary - Seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with deep technical expertise in IC design and characterization with strong technical communication skills to support customer engagements and develop comprehensive product documentation. - The ideal candidate will serve as a critical technical bridge between our design teams, customers, and business development organizations. Key Responsibilities - Product Documentation & Technical Content - Create detailed technical specifications, characterization data, and application guidelines - Develop and maintain comprehensive product datasheets for ASIC and standard product offerings - Document electrical characteristics, timing diagrams, functional descriptions, and package information - Ensure all technical documentation meets industry standards and customer requirements - Produce application notes, design guides, and reference designs that enable customer success - Customer Technical Support - Conduct design reviews and offer guidance on IC integration and system-level implementation - Deliver technical presentations and training to customers and field application engineers - Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to customers and internal teams - Troubleshoot customer design issues and recommend solutions - Product Characterization & Validation - Analyze silicon measurement data and validate performance against specifications - Define and execute IC characterization test plans across process, voltage, and temperature corners - Support failure analysis and root cause investigation activities - Work with design and test engineering teams to optimize product performance - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with product marketing to define product positioning and competitive advantages - Contribute to new product definition based on customer feedback and market requirements - Interface with IC design teams to understand product features, limitations, and optimal use cases - Support sales teams with technical expertise during customer engagements Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in IC applications engineering, design engineering, or related technical role - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (MS preferred) - Proven track record of developing technical datasheets and application documentation Technical Skills - Ability to translate complex technical concepts into customer-facing content - Exceptional technical writing skills with ability to create clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentation - Experience with documentation tools and version control systems - Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, etc.) - Experience with semiconductor device physics, CMOS technology, and circuit operation - Familiarity with industry-standard communication interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SerDes, etc.) - Knowledge of IC packaging, thermal management, and power delivery considerations - Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing electrical test data and characterization results - Strong presentation skills for both technical and business audiences - Strong understanding of digital and/or analog IC design principles Preferred Qualifications - Background in system-level design or board-level integration - Experience supporting government or military programs - Experience with high-reliability or radiation-hardened IC technologies - Familiarity with ITAR regulations and defense/aerospace industry requirements - Knowledge of EDA tools and design flows (Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor) - Understanding of ASIC development processes and foundry technologies (GlobalFoundries, Intel, TSMC) Work Environment - Collaboration with cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and sales - May require occasional travel to customer sites or industry conferences (10-20%) - Office-based position with occasional lab work for IC characterization and testing - Potential for customer-facing activities requiring professional presentation skills Security Requirements - Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance may be required for certain programs - U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR restrictions on technical data Full-time + Benefits (Health and Dental Insurance, 401K Plan with Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off (PTO), Stock Option Plan)