Principal Engineer, Ethernet Systems Design/Architecture

CommunicationsPHYSystemsArchitect-Automotive

At Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI), we are passionate about turning tomorrow's possibilities into reality through innovations thatlinkthe physical and digital worlds. We are collaborating across ecosystems to transform industries and realize the enormous potential for positive impactsinhealthcare, transportation, communications, and industrial automation.

The vision of automobiles as intelligent, connected, and autonomous platforms is becoming arealityand Analog Devices is experiencing significant growth in connectivity and processing solutions for next generation vehicles. The combination of advanced digital capability and Analog Devices’ world-leading analog IC design technology creates opportunities for revenue growth in areas such as in-vehicle connectivity, in-vehicleentertainmentand ADAS.

TheAutomotiveSystems and Solutions Technology Teamis at the forefront of developing technologies for nextgenerationautomotive products.We haveidentifiedthe need for a highly motivatedCommunications PHY Systems Architecttomodelwirelinephysical layerlinkstargeted for in-vehicle communicationsand toarchitectDSP functions ofthosereceivers andtransmittersforrobust andpractical implementation. As a member of the Systems team, you will help develop the architecture of the nextgenerationproprietary and standards-based video and data solutions. In this challenging role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety oftechnologyareas and applications.

The Role

• Modeling of vehiclewirelinecommunications linksand networks,with emphasis on signal integrity.

• Modelreceiver andtransmitterarchitectures,includingequalizers, echo cancellers, clock and datarecoveryandotherprocessing blocksand algorithmsrequiredto deliver a robustlink.

• Define a DSParchitecture for those processing blocksand algorithms thatispractical and efficient to implement.

• Collaborate with digital and firmware engineers to implement those functions.

• Guidedefinition and system-level testing of proof-of-concept wired communication modules.

• Collaborate withand guidethe systems and evaluation teams to characterize performance and solve customer issues. 

• Support ADI standards engagementby participatingin, andmaking technical contributions to standards-developmentorganizationse.g.modelingto provide task group collateral or verify materialssubmittedby others.

Requirements 

• MinimumBS in Electrical or Computer Engineeringand8+ yearsrelevantexperience; MSEE or MSCE and5+ years of experience preferred.

• Experiencewith SERDESsystem concepts (Equalization, CDR, Noise sources, etc.).

• System modeling experience inMatlab/Simulinkor similar platforms.

• Strong background in digital signal processing.

• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to understand and clearly articulate technical issues to peers, management and customers and solve problems cross-functionally.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with teams spread geographically.

• Understanding ofelectromagnetic theory related to transmission lines and PCB.

• Self-motivated.

Desirable 

• Familiarity with EMI / EMC compliance standards and testing.

• Experience with SERDEShardwaretesting and evaluation.

• Knowledge ofwirelinecommunications standards,including Ethernet, and/or wireless standards.

• Analog/mixed-signaldesign experience.