Systems Developer

onsemi
Waterloo, Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with hands-on engineering experience comfortable with system validation of ICs and SiP products.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6-8 years of hardware and software development experience in IC validation
    — “6-8 years of experience in a related technical field”
  • Professionals skilled in PCB design and RF simulation tools for system validation
    — “Experience in PCB design and electrical simulation tools”
  • Individuals with experience in automated data acquisition systems and firmware development
    — “Experience with automated data acquisition systems using scripting languages such as Python”

Things to consider

  • Salary range is competitive but may vary based on internal equity and location
    — “The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location”
  • The role includes customer support responsibilities, requiring communication and problem-solving skills
    — “Support customer issues or requests”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with RF system architectures and wireless standards like Bluetooth
    — “Knowledge of wireless standards including Bluetooth will be an asset”
  • Emphasize hands-on skills in board bring-up and signal integrity analysis
    — “General hands-on soldering and debug skills for board bring up”
  • Showcase proficiency in C programming and FPGA development in your technical background
    — “Familiarity with FPGA development, firmware and C programming”
  • Demonstrate your ability to contribute to documentation and test development processes
    — “Provide technical content for documentation”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed hardware and software solutions for system validation of IC and SiP products
  • Contributed to component selection and PCB schematic design
  • Supported development of production test for development boards
Typical background
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, System Engineering, or related discipline6-8 years of experience in a related technical field

Skills & requirements

Required

PCB DesignFPGA DevelopmentFirmwareC ProgrammingData Acquisition SystemsRF Simulation ToolsAnalog Circuit BlocksMicroprocessor ArchitectureRF Measurement EquipmentGeneral Lab EquipmentProblem-solving SkillsWritten And Oral Communication Skills

Preferred

PythonBluetoothADSHFSS

Stack & domain

PythonFPGA DevelopmentFirmwareC ProgrammingRF Simulation ToolsGeneral Lab EquipmentRF Measurement EquipmentBoard Bring UpDeveloping Solutions To Quality-driven Processes Or StandardsSemiconductor IndustryProblem-solvingWritten And Oral CommunicationFinanceHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from onsemi

About Us 

At onsemi, we help improve lives through silicon and software solutions every day. Our intelligent power and sensing technologies solve the world’s most complex challenges and lead the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. We're developing leading-edge wireless-enabled MCUs, DSPs and software that sense and connect the world or help manage personal health through body worn or implantable devices. Our world-class ultra-low power solutions also contribute to a more sustainable future.  We invite you to join our innovative team and truly make a difference in people’s lives.

The Role

We are seeking an innovative and creative Systems Developer to join our team in Waterloo. This position will primarily involve developing hardware and software solutions to support system validation of our ultra-low power analog, DSP and wireless communication integrated circuits.

Why Join Us 

We create a diverse set of world-class products in a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere.  We provide an environment of continual learning and growth opportunities including patent and publication incentives.  We provide education assistance programs and support volunteer and charitable programs. In support of a healthy work life balance, we also provide flexible work hours as well as comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits.

What You’ll Do 

Contribute to hardware and software development effort for system validation of IC (integrated circuits) and SiP (Systems-in-Package) productsContribute to component selection, PCB schematic design and layout, signal integrity and RF simulations for development boardsDevelop data acquisition system and evaluate system level performanceSupport development of production test for development boardsProvide technical content for documentationSupport customer issues or requests

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, System Engineering, or related discipline6-8 years of experience in a related technical fieldWhat Else You May Bring

Experience in PCB design and electrical simulation toolsFamiliarity with FPGA development, firmware and C programmingExperience with automated data acquisition systems using scripting languages such as Python Good knowledge of typical analog circuit blocks and microprocessor architecture including memory sub-systems, interrupts & typical peripherals such as timers, UART, I2C, etc.Knowledge of RF system architectures, blocks, componentsKnowledge of wireless standards including Bluetooth will be an assetExperience with RF simulation tools such as ADS and HFSS will be an assetFamiliarity with general lab equipmentFamiliarity with RF measurement equipmentGeneral hands-on soldering and debug skills for board bring upAbility to learn quicklyGood problem-solving skillsGood written and oral communication skillsExperience in developing solutions to quality-driven processes or standardsInterest or experience in the semiconductor industryonsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $115,00 to $135,000.00 Range exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

Source: onsemi careers

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