Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Chelsea Search Group is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer with expertise in IC design and characterization. The role involves supporting customer engagements, developing product documentation, and providing technical support during pre-sales and post-sales phases.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• 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)

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K Plan with Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Stock Option Plan

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