Staff Engineer, Design Evaluation Engineering

Overview

Join Analog Devices as a Staff Design Evaluation Engineer on the Automotive OpenGMSL Team. Lead lab characterization and validation of cutting-edge products for Automotive Ser Des applications. OpenGMSL enables high‑speed, in‑vehicle data transport with reduced cable harness complexity and cost. The role is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

• Design Validation Ownership:
  Develop validation plans for new products in collaboration with design engineers and system architects, covering functional, performance, margin, and robustness requirements.
• Lab Evaluation & Characterization:
  Execute validation plans through hands‑on laboratory testing, including silicon bring‑up, characterization, debugging, and corner analysis of high‑speed Ser Des products.
• Test Hardware & Software Development:
  Design and develop evaluation hardware (boards, fixtures, adapters) and software (scripts, automation frameworks, embedded firmware) to enable efficient and repeatable testing.
• Debug & Root‑Cause Analysis:
  Lead or contribute to functional, performance, and system‑level debug of new IP and products across digital, analog, mixed‑signal, firmware, and system interfaces.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  Analyze large and complex data sets, summarize results clearly, and communicate findings and recommendations to cross‑functional teams.

• Education & Experience:
  
  BSEE or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MSEE with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Silicon Bring‑Up & Lab Validation
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience executing silicon bring‑up, validation, and characterization of ICs in a laboratory environment.
• Test Hardware Development:
  Experience designing characterization hardware infrastructure, including evaluation boards, fixtures, and de‑embedding structures.
• Test Software & Automation Development:
  Experience developing software and automation infrastructure for lab validation using languages such as Python, C/C++/C#, or similar.
• Hardware Debug & Measurement
  
  Skills:
  
  Hands‑on capability with lab instrumentation (high‑speed oscilloscopes, VNAs, BERTs, logic analyzers, signal/spectrum analyzers, power measurement equipment).
• Ser Des & Communications Expertise:
  Understanding of high‑speed digital interfaces, Ser Des fundamentals, clocking, jitter, signal integrity, power integrity, and mixed‑signal system behavior.
• Debug & Root‑Cause Analysis:
  Ability to independently debug issues and drive root cause with design teams.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to document results and present findings in a cross‑functional environment.

• Ser Des Standards & Protocols:
  Hands‑on experience with high‑speed interfaces and protocols such as Ser Des, Ethernet, PCIe, USB, Display Port, CSI/DSI, or HDMI.
• Cross‑Site or Multi‑Engineer Coordination:
  Experience coordinating validation efforts across multiple engineers, labs, or development sites.
• Team Leadership:
  Experience leading projects or taking technical ownership within a validation or lab environment.

Export control:
Some positions may require export licensing approval. Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time. The company offers a discretionary performance‑based bonus and other programs to support employees. The expected wage range for this position is $157,080 to $227,460, with actual offers dependent on location, experience, and other factors.

This description reflects current openings and may be subject to change.