Digital Design Engineer

Staff Digital Design Engineer – San Diego, CA

Salary Range: $139, annually (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

The Staff Digital Design Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced phased array antenna modules and high-performance communication systems. This role combines system-level digital design involvement of Phase Array Antenna Modules with hands‑on digital ASIC/SoC development, including RTL design, verification, subsystem integration, and silicon implementation support.

Have a strong background in digital design and SoC development, along with an interest in working across system, firmware, and physical design domains.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

RTL design using System Verilog (or Verilog). Simulation, debugging, and verification workflows. Experience with SoC integration including processor subsystems, preferably RISC‑V. Familiarity with embedded software interaction, including C programming.

Experience with:

• Timing analysis and closure
• Synthesis and backend design collaboration
• ECO generation and implementation
• Working knowledge of common hardware interfaces (SPI, QSPI, high-speed serial links)

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 6+ years of experience in digital ASIC/SoC design.

• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Interest in both system‑level and implementation‑level design challenges

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid pension plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long‑tenured team (many with 30+ years of service)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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