Position Summary:

• A member of the engineering design team focused on the development of state-of-the-art analog/mixed-signal communication based Integrated Circuits (ICs), involved in all phases of the development from concept to production. The individual in this role is responsible for contributing to the development of a comprehensive set of analog IC requirements from system requirements, participating in the IC architecture design, developing detailed design specifications and for successfully targeting these specifications to a production ready silicon design.

Principal Duties:

• Produce IC level Requirements and Design Specifications to be used by multi-discipline engineering teams;

• Provide a technical leadership role in analog/mixed signal IC architecture design, system modeling, developing circuit concept and risk analysis;

• Analog/mixed signal circuit design from schematic capture through to layout verification;

• Participate in all activities associated with the laboratory testing of the analog/mixed signal ICs;

• Contribute to the development of analog/mixed signal IC production test capabilities, device characterization and device qualification engineering activities;

• Interface with systems, hardware, digital ASIC and software Engineers as appropriate;

• Documentation in support of the IC development activities.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Eng., Computer Eng., or Systems Eng.

   

Experience:

• 10+ years highly relevant experience with analog/mixed signal IC development including oscillators, frequency synthesizers, RF blocks, AGC's, integrated filters, Data Converters, opamps, comparators and support circuits (i.e. bandgap references, current mirrors, etc);

• Established track record of delivering first pass success IC designs;

• Demonstrated ability to assume leadership of analog/mixed signal IC development;

• Experience with industry standard design tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Matlab etc.);

• Experience with Bipolar, BiCMOS and CMOS process technologies;

• Some familiarity with broadband communication technologies such as xDSL, OFDM and xDMA.

   

Skills Required:

• Custom analog/mixed-signal IC design;

• Ability to lead IC design initiatives and work easily with others;

• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

   

Desired:

• Military/Space process and application experience a definite asset.

   

Personal Relation Skills:

• Able to collaborate productively with systems/hardware/digital ASIC/DSP/software design team members;

• Able to interact positively and professionally with employees at all levels in the organization.

   

Miscellaneous:

• Must be able to complete successfully a security clearance background check to the level of Secret (may require 10 years Canadian residency);

• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision, prioritizing work activities appropriately;

• Good organizational skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Equipment/Software To Be Used:

• Computer workstations and servers running Windows/Linux OS

Typical Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit at desk during work day and perform other light physical work as required to fulfill the job functions;

• Must be able to work with a computer.

Typical Mental Demands:

• Must be able to analyze information and show attention to detail.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work in a typical office setting;

• Must be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines;

• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends from time-to-time when required to meet deadlines.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based upon skills and experience;

• Benefits package;

• Incentives.

Terms Of Employment:

• Must be eligible to work legally in Canada and must be able to complete successfully a security clearance background check to the level of Secret (may require10 years Canadian residency);

• Must be willing to sign a release allowing Edgewater to check all references and all credentials with the institutions involved;

• Must be willing to sign a comprehensive Non-disclosure and Non-competition Agreement with Edgewater, upon job offer.

How To Apply:

• Submit your resume and cover letter using the form on www.edgewater.ca under Careers.

  • Note: All references will be thoroughly checked

• Indicate your earliest availability to start work

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT