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The Sequoia Communications “Experience”
Sequoia Communications, a fabless RF semiconductor company setting
new benchmarks in multimode design and integration, is looking
for talented, innovative engineers to further the advancement
of its breakthrough RF technologies. As the creator of the first ever
single-chip polar multimode RF transceiver, Sequoia Communications
enables its engineers to contribute and participate in the development
of groundbreaking new designs in the RF field.
In addition to cutting-edge engineering, Sequoia Communications offers
employees competitive benefits, continued growth and learning opportunities,
and a work environment that demonstrates appreciation, consideration,
respect, values teamwork and rewards individual contribution. We work
hard together, have fun together and are committed to winning together!
Highlights from the Sequoia Communications package:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work hours
- 100% employee coverage for health, dental and vision
- 401 k match
- Generous vacation time and paid holidays
- Easy commute from anywhere in San Diego – accessible from I-15 and Highway 56
- Retirement and investment options
- On-site training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free IEEE memberships
- Health-wellness programs, including free on-site yoga classes, massage, sports activities/clubs, healthy snacks and more
- Dinner brought in every night for anyone who is working late
In February 2008, Sequoia Communications was named one of CA’s
Best Places to Work. View
Press Release | View Event Photos
Also, in May 2008, Sequoia Communications’ Director of Human Resources, Anna Kochka, was named a finalist in the Best HR Executive category of the prestigious American Business Awards (“The Stevies”). View
Press Release
 
Sequoia Communications leads the industry in technology innovation
and is “Making Multimode Communications Possible.” If
you're looking for an exciting career opportunity in RF engineering,
Sequoia Communications would like to hear from you today!
To request information on career opportunities at Sequoia Communications, email us at jobs@sequoiacommunications.com.
Senior RF Applications Engineer
Job Description
Sequoia seeks an experienced “phone level” RF applications
engineer to provide lab testing and optimization of Sequoia RF
transceiver products.
This individual will be responsible for
- Identifying and solving integration issues.
- Design and analysis of board level RF circuits
- Measuring the reference board performance and analyzing the results.
- Creating and maintaining supporting documentation [Datasheets,
app. notes etc].
- Interfacing to the design team to explain board level issues.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years experience in RF/Wireless applications and/or design.
- Experience with GSM/EDGE and WCDMA cellular standards.
- Experience with ATE usage and some Vee/Labview coding.
- Strong lab and board skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- BS or greater in electronic engineering
Desired skills
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
- Familiarity for ADS, Momentum and PCB design Tools.
- Strong skills in Vee coding for ATEs highly desirable.
- Good Technical writing ability.
- Working knowledge of power amplifiers, filters, and other
related components.
RF/Analog Engineering Intern
A fabless start up company, funded by major VCs, developing highly
integrated, advanced RF ICs in San Diego is seeking a highly motivated
intern in the area of analog and RF IC design.
Key Responsibilities
The Engineering intern will be responsible to work with our senior
engineering staff in any of the following areas:
- Design of LNAs, Mixers, VGAs, VCOs, PLLs, and Oscillators.
- Design
of baseband and RF amplifiers, gain, or filtering circuits
- Simulating
IIP2 & 3 distortion, phase noise, gain, frequency
response etc.
- Calibration and Test Algorithms
Required Skills
- Interest in working in the area of semiconductors and wireless
products
- Experience in the following areas is required:
- Simulation in
Cadence or Mentor EDA software
- Familiarity with scripting languages
(Ocean, Perl)
- Working knowledge of UNIX, LINUX, and Windows.
Educational Experience Requirements
- Pursuing a BA/BS, MS or PhD degree program in analog or RF
IC design.
Work Hours
- This is a full time PAID internship position during the summer
months
- Possibility of part-time follow on internship during
school session
Systems Engineer
A fabless start up company, funded by major VCs, developing highly integrated, advanced RF ICs in San Diego is seeking a highly motivated baseband systems engineer.
Organization:
Reporting into the systems engineering group
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture and algorithm development
- Performance analysis and trade studies
- Specification of system functionality to hardware and software domains
- Lab testing and integration of the final product
Required Experience
- Prefer at least 2 or more years of semiconductor design and/ or integration experience in WCDMA or GSM/EDGE/GPRS).
- Expertise in RF systems, communication systems and signal processing fundamentals
- Solid ability to evaluate, capture, and document tradeoffs and design descriptions
- Solid ability to test and debug RF or mixed signal devices
EDUCATION
- MSEE/CE or equivalent is required, PhD is desirable.
Senior Product Engineer
A fabless start up company, funded by major VCs, developing highly
integrated, advanced RF ICs in San Diego is seeking a highly motivated
Product Engineer.
Organization:
Reporting into Product Engineering Group
Key Responsibilities
The Product Engineer will be responsible to:
- Work closely with the Reliability/Quality team to develop
reliability and quality requirements. Also work with the reliability
team and outside vendors in implementing the reliability and
quality measures, such as burning board design, test vector creation
etc.
- Drive failure analysis both in evaluation phase and production
phase in collaboration with the reliability and design teams
- Drive
packaging related activities. Such as interface with assembly
houses, create bonding diagram, design substrate, ..ect.
- Collaborate
on the Production Test Plan, production ATE to bench data correlation
plan, and production test limit creation.
- Interface with foundry
and test house to develop wafer probe solutions, and monitor
production yield.
- Analyze test data and monitor production yield
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of RF package issues, package requirements
and trade-offs
- Understanding of quality and reliability requirements,
tests and procedures
- Understanding of ESD and latch-up and
other electrical, mechanical and thermal failures
- Understanding
of RF parameters
- Strong data analysis capability
- Excellent documentation skills
and process orientation
Required Experience
- Five or more years of hands on experience in semiconductor
product engineering
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Must have a true entrepreneurial spirit and self-confidence
to excel in a highly innovative team environment
- Ability to
prioritize and manage several tasks at once
- Must be detail oriented
with good organization and analytical skills
- Good communication
skills
- Ability to plan and execute work independently
- Strong problem
solving skills
- High energy level
EDUCATION
- BSEE or equivalent (MS/APh) is required, MSEE or PhD is desirable.
Senior Product Test Engineer
A fabless start up company, funded by major VCs, developing highly integrated, advanced RF ICs in San Diego is seeking a highly motivated Product Test Engineer.
Organization:
Reporting into Product Engineering group
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Test and Product Engineer will be responsible to:
- Improve the bench characterization and ATE practice, including the necessary documentation
- Work with and maintain the equipment and software for the bench characterization and plan for future needs
- Drive the process for creating and documenting Design Verification and Characterization & Test Procedures and Plans in collaboration with the design, applications, and production test teams
- Collaborate on the Production Test Plan, interface with the test and assembly partners
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of RF and analog at the IC, board and system levels
- Strong understanding of RF test and measurement
- Strong understanding of production test requirements for RF and mixed signal parts
- Understanding of RF package issues, package requirements and trade-offs
- Excellent documentation skills and process orientation
Required Experience
- RF or power amplifier IC background
- Hands on experience in developing test programs for wireless applications
- Experience with RF bench characterization equipment and ATE
- Programming in HP Vee or NI Lab View.
- Exposure to RF layout and board design
- Experience in dealing with RF test equipment vendors and in maintaining the test lab
EDUCATION
BSEE / BSEET or equivalent is desired.
Mixed Signal Design Engineer
Title: Engineer
Reporting To: Director of Engineering
Years Exp: 3+
Job Description
Sequoia seeks an experienced mixed signal analog design engineer to develop circuit blocks for receiver RF integrated circuits.
This individual will be responsible for:
- Design of Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog Converter Circuits
- Design of baseband digital/analog filters.
- Providing production ready circuits, careful corner analysis & Monte Carlo.
- Familiar with precise analog layout theory & layout experience.
- Capable of making power, die area, and performance trade offs.
- Calibration and Test Algorithms
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of design experience in IC design
- Strong design background in Analog circuits
- BS or greater in EE with emphasis in RF-related design fields
Desired Experience
- Design experience with D/A and A/D circuits
- Design of sigma delta converters in CMOS processes
- Experience in cellular systems (WCDMA, CDMA, or GSM) is desired
- Experience in design, test, reliability and production phases
Tool Knowledge Preferred
- Cadence Spectre, Spectre RF, schematic capture, and layout
- Familiar with Assura LVS & DRC.
- Working knowledge of UNIX, LINUX, and Windows.
RFIC Design Engineer
Title: Engineer
Reporting To: Director of Engineering
Years Exp: 3+
Job Description
Sequoia seeks experienced RF design engineers to develop circuit blocks for receiver RF integrated circuits.
Key Responsibilities
- Design of LNA’s, Mixers, VGA’s, VCO’s, PLL’s, and Oscillators.
- Design of TX amplifiers, gain, or filtering circuits
- Simulating IIP2 & 3 distortion, phase noise, gain, frequency response etc
- Providing production ready circuits, careful corner analysis & Monte Carlo
- Familiar with precise analog layout theory & layout experience
- Capable of making power, die area, and performance trade offs
- Calibration and Test Algorithms
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of design experience in RFIC design
- Strong design background in Analog and RF circuits
- Experience in cellular systems (WCDMA, CDMA, or GSM)
- Understanding of receiver system design issues is required
- BS or greater in EE with emphasis in RF-related design fields
Desired Experience
- Working knowledge of production-level cellular handsets through type approval
- Experience in design, test, reliability and production phases
- Familiarity with IC packaging design
Tool Knowledge Preferred
- Cadence Spectre, Spectre RF, schematic capture, and layout
- Familiar with Mentor & Assura LVS & DRC
- Working knowledge of UNIX, LINUX, and Windows
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