Senior Application Manager

IR Search BV; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IR Search BV seeks a senior IC Applications engineering leader in Santa Clara to guide a team of application engineers, drive RFIC measurement programs, and help define advanced product directions.

You will collaborate across disciplines, deliver datasheets and evaluation boards, and provide pre- and post-sales technical support to customers worldwide. The role demands hands-on RFIC testing and RF board design expertise, plus strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with extensive RFIC experience.
• 5+ years leading IC Applications teams.
• Hands-on RFIC measurements >20 GHz required.
• Experience with RF board design required.
• Understanding of fibre optic communication systems & O/E components.
• IM-DD PAM4 and coherent systems experience preferred.
• Experience with technical customer support.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and grow a team of application engineers.
• Plan & manage efficient evaluation of prototype silicon, including electro-optical measurements.
• Develop datasheets, evaluation boards & evaluation software.
• Provide pre- and post-sale technical support to customers.
• Contribute to new product definitions with other disciplines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on advanced developments.

Skills

Hands-on RFIC measurements

S-parameters & RF PCB design

Python/C programming

MCU/DSP/FPGA programming

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Self-motivated with innovative mindset

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF board design

Job description

Our client is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. The company develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.

Job Description

• Lead, develop and grow a team of talented application engineers.
• Plan & manage efficient evaluation of prototype silicon, including electro-optical measurements.
• Develop product collateral such as datasheets, evaluation boards & evaluation software.
• Provide technical support (pre- and post-sale) to internal and external customers.
• Contribute to new product definitions in collaboration with other disciplines, internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience, or M.Sc. + 7 years of experience.
• At least 5 years of experience leading IC Applications teams.
• Hands-on experience with measurement of RFIC’s > 20GHz.
• Experience with RF board design
• Experience with creation of IC product collateral (datasheets, evaluation boards, etc.).
• Understanding of fibre optic communication systems & O/E components is required.
• Experience with IM-DD PAM4 and coherent communication systems & signal processing is preferred.
• Experience with technical customer support.

Skills

• Ability to perform hands-on RFIC measurements.
• Good understanding of S-parameters, transmission line structures, RF PCB design & layout practices.
• Basic programming skills in python, C or similar languages.
• Basic knowledge of microcontroller, DSP, and/or FPGA programming is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence.
• Self-motivated with innovative thinking.