Applications/Systems Engineer

Celera Semiconductor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in San Francisco seeks an Applications Engineer to support the Design team in power management solutions. The role requires an MSE in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics, involving tasks like supporting IC design and developing evaluation boards. Ideal candidates will have hands-on lab experience, be self-motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply technical knowledge in a cutting-edge field.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in power electronics.
• Internship experience in power circuit design.
• Experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Support IC design activities involving DC/DC converters.
• Support product definition and documentation.
• Evaluate & troubleshoot development of evaluation boards.

Skills

Power circuit design

Communication skills

Familiarity with MOSFETs

Hands-on lab experience

Education

MSE in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics

Tools

SIMPLIS

LTspice

PSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

This is an Applications Engineering position requiring a strong academic background in power electronics to support our Design team in designing cutting‑edge power management solutions with our revolutionary, automated mixed‑signal analog IC design technology. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in an exciting hands‑on role and grow into a next generation power management expert.

You will work closely with the Product definition lead, and IC designers to define, evaluate and deploy Power management products across diverse applications such as portable electronics, wearables, data centers, communications, automotive, and industrial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support IC design activities involving DC/DC converters, battery management, and point‑of‑load regulation.
• Support Product definition and related documentation, validate definition with required SIMPLIS behavioral models, Help produce Datasheets, Demo board manuals
• Perform evaluating and troubleshooting, and development of evaluation boards for the above‑mentioned Power management products and help validate the product definition.

Qualifications

• MSEIn Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics or related field.
• Academic or internship experience in power circuit design, including familiarity with switching regulators, MOSFETs, and passive components.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and power analyzers.
• Exposure to simulation tools like SIMPLIS, LTspice, PSpice, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Strong communication skills, self‑motivated, curious, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced Startup environment.