Engineering Manager 1

Engineering Manager – Hardware Development

About Skyworks: Skyworks is a leader in high-performance analog semiconductors, powering the wireless networking revolution. We value global collaboration, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking. Our culture emphasizes diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust, and respect.

Position Overview: As the Engineering Manager for Hardware Development, you will lead a team responsible for high-speed PCB design, test development, discrete analog circuit design, and embedded system design. You will report directly to the Senior Systems Engineering Manager and play a crucial role in the design and development of Engineering Evaluation Boards (EEVBs) and test infrastructure.
We seek candidates who demonstrate a passion for learning, initiative, curiosity, and engineering ingenuity. A positive attitude and a strong disposition for teamwork are essential.

Location: this position can be based in Austin, TX, or Nashua, NH.

Responsibilities:
•    Lead the design and development of high-speed PCBs for EEVBs, including discrete analog circuits.
•    Oversee the development of test routines for validation and characterization in Visual Studio .NET.
•    Lead the design and development of test infrastructure for the laboratory; oversee its assembly.
•    Manage the design of embedded systems.
•    Oversee pre-silicon activities, including setting up verification flows and planning validation tasks.
•    Manage and perform post-silicon activities, including chip-bring up, initial block validation, and system/chip-level validation.
•    Adapt validation tests into comprehensive test flows for device characterization.
•    Manage and derive device electrical specifications for datasheets through device characterization.
•    Support sustaining products, including quality-related matters such as RMAs.

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 6+ years of experience.
•    Strong technical background in high-speed PCB design, test development, discrete analog circuit design, and embedded system design.
•    Proven experience in personnel management, with a focus on performance management, ownership, and accountability.
•    Excellent mentoring skills and a positive disposition.
•    Direct management experience is preferred, but technical lead roles with the right disposition will also be considered.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Key Aspects:
•    Foster a culture of accountability and creative problem-solving.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report project status to management.
•    Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance technical skills and knowledge.