Electronics Design and Reliability – Research Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual with expertise in the design and characterization of electronics operating in diverse (including extreme) environments. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented individual with a strong background in electrical engineering, or a related area. The individual will support research and development of electronic circuits and systems based on different semiconductor material systems, technology scaling nodes, circuit topologies, and system design techniques.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and apply analytical and behavioral modeling techniques to analyze circuit/system level performance.
• Support the planning, set up, and operation of CFD Research's labs for electrical characterization of analog/mixed-signal (AMS) and radio frequency (RF) circuits and/or systems.
• Plan and perform electrical and environmental testing to measure circuit and/or system level performance. Travel to external test sites including DoD and National Labs, and collaborators' facilities, will likely be required.
• Lead circuit and/or system level development tasks including design, verification, and tapeout.
• Actively collaborate with other researchers working on first-principles modeling and fundamental measurements of physical effects in semiconductors and electromagnetic effects.
• Document technical activities and findings in reports and publications.
• Contribute to future R&D efforts via proposal preparation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related STEM Discipline) and at least 5 years of relevant work experience in analog/mixed-signal (AMS) circuit design and analysis (an advanced degree with research is a plus and may be considered in lieu of work experience)
• Proficiency in the use of commercial electronic design automation (EDA) software tools for circuit design and analysis (Synopsys / Cadence / Mentor Graphics / Siemens / or similar tools).
• Experience with scripting (such as Python) and programming (such as C++/C/Fortran) languages is a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Machine Learning tools and techniques.
• Experience with AMS and RF circuit testing experience is a significant plus.
• Experience with reliability assessment techniques for circuits and systems is a plus.
• Experience with one or more of the following is a plus - printed-circuit-board (PCB) design and prototyping, power electronics design and testing.

Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has been a technology leader in engineering simulations and innovative designs. CFD Research has worked with government agencies, businesses, and academia to provide innovative solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. CFD Research's impressive three-year growth rate was high enough to recognize the company in the Inc. Magazine's 5000 for the second year in a row.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories