WiQuest Communications, Inc. is committed to being #1 in offering its employees a competitive benefits package. Below is a representation of some of the benefits available to all full-time employees. - Competitive Salaries
- 401K
- Incentive Stock Options
- Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
- Medical Insurance (PPO)
- Dental Insurance
- 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Paid Time Off
- Casual Dress
II. Reference Design engineer Relevant work experience range: 4 to 6 years Education level: Bachelors or Masters engineering degree in Electronics Description: Job Responsibilities include design and verification of Reference Design Kits for large volume production. This engineer is expected to apply extensive knowledge from previous experience in RF layout techniques on multi-layered PC Boards and will supervise and provide guidance to PC Board layout designers. He / She will engage in extensive laboratory testing and characterization of the Reference Designs. We need a person who has, - Working experience with at least one of the following: UWB, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g, BlueTooth, Cellular or WiMax.
- Experience with Hardware designs targeted for low cost and high volume wireless products.
- A successful track record of transferring designs to volume production.
- Solid understanding of RF, analog circuit, filters, regulators, switching power supplies, op-amps.
- Experience with OrCad Capture and CIS.
- Experience in a Product Development environment starting from schematic, through layout of PC board, Verification of design, debug of Hardware Related problems, RF matching and Documentation of work for internal and customer presentation purposes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the set-up and operation of RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer and High Speed Digital Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators).
- It is expected from the candidate to optimizing Reference designs for Return Loss, Insertion Loss, Matching, low noise, EMI, critical node filtering, Regulatory emissions compliance, ESD;
- The candidate is expected to identify, validate and implement cost saving strategies.
- It is expected from the candidate to document findings during the design and verification phase and produce technical reports and presentations.
- Experience with Designs that include Video Transmitters/Receiver IC’s like VGA, DVI, HDMI is a PLUS.
- Excellent verbal, presentation and written skills are required. Experience with MS Office tools is required.
- Must maintain extremely high quality and quantity of work
- Must be open to drive productive design reviews with WiQuest Headquarters in Texas USA
- Must be open to hold design reviews that accommodate other time zones
- Must be open to work with engineers across a wide range of disciplines, including RF, Analog, Baseband, Host Interfaces, Packaging, Industrial Design, and Software Engineers
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lll . Product Development Engineer – CM test focus Relevant work experience range: 3 to 5 years Education Level : Bachelors or Masters engineering degree in Electronics Description : Product Development Engineer (PDE) will be responsible for development and off-loading of system manufacturing test solution for WiQuest’s leading edge ultra-wide-band products. These products work greater than 10GHz, have wide band width and employ OFDM modulation scheme. Developing manufacturing test solution for these leading edge ultra-wide-band products is not only challenging but ground breaking and innovative. These devices are targeted at consumer products. There is tremendous opportunity to reduce manufacturing cost of these products immediately after market introduction. We need a person who has - Developing hardware, firmware and software for testing OFDM based UWB systems. Test software features includes:
- Testing for standard compliance
- Testing for manufacturing defects
- Diagnosis of system board
- Data collection and logging to a database
- Off-loading the production test solution to contract manufacturing factories.
- Supporting product ramp at contract manufacturing factories.
- Minimizing manufacturing cost by reducing test time and improving yield.
- We are in the process of developing flows, tools and methodologies for improving product and test engineering efficiency. There is opportunity for this person to participate in the development of:
- Test data analysis tools for
- Yield monitoring and improvement
- Characterization of device across process, voltage and temperature
- Qualification test result analysis
- Knowledge of wireless communication modulation schemes and standards such as WLAN, Bluetooth etc.
- Prior experience in wireless system testing – mobile/WLAN/Bluetooth systems – hardware and software is a plus.
- Strong software skills
- Knowledge of scripting (Shell/PERL) and programming (C/C++/Python) languages.
- Software knowledge/algorithm development and analytical thinking.
- Technically sharp and eager to learn.
- Must be a team player. This requirement will be specifically tested out during the screening process.
- Good communication skills
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lV. Product Development Engineer – Design-for-testability focus Relevant work experience range: 3 to 5 years Education level : Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Description : Product Development Engineer (PDE) will be responsible for implementing design-for-testability (DFT) features into WiQuest devices. PDE will also be responsible for developing and maintaining WiQuest design-for-test and design-to-test (DTT) flows and tools. DFT implementation involves register transfer level (RTL) DFT controller design in Verilog HDL, memory BIST insertion, integration of DFT features to chip top level RTL, generating and providing back-end constraints, RTL and gate level verification, automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) and ATPG pattern verification. DTT flow co-developed and maintained by PDE will be used to (1) verify DFT features from chip top level, (2) generating functional production test patterns, (3) porting ATPG patterns to Standard Test Interface Language (STIL – IEEE1450) patterns (4) generating device set-up patterns for analog and RF testing and (5) converting design patterns to cyclized STIL patterns. Flows and tools for DFT includes scripts and programs required for DFT controller generation given a high level description in documents such as XL spread sheets. Tools for DTT include scripts and programs for generating Verilog test benches and cyclized test patterns from a test flow description. We are in the process of developing flows, tools and methodologies for improving product and test engineering efficiency. There is opportunity for this person to participate in the development of: - Test development tools and flows around our test platform of choice.
- Test data analysis tools for yield monitoring and improvement and characterization of device across process, voltage and temperature and (3) Qualification test result analysis
- We are a turn-key provider of OFDM based Ultra-wide-band (UWB) silicon and system. PDE will get opportunities to implement test cost reduction strategies in Silicon and see it getting implemented in high volume manufacturing. We need a person who has
- Knowledge of RTL design in Verilog
- Working knowledge with one of the ATPG tools Fastscan or Tetramax
- Strong software skills
- Knowledge of scripting (Shell/PERL) and programming (Python/C++) languages.
- Software knowledge/algorithm development and analytical thinking.
- Technically sharp and eager to learn.
- Must be a team player. This requirement will be specifically tested out during the screening process.
- Good communication skills
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V . Firmware engineers :(Position Code: Fmr-Engg) Relevant work experience range: 2 to 3 years Education level: Bachelors or Masters engineering degree in Electronics or Computer Science Description: Job responsibilities include developing firmware for WiQuest’s leading-edge ultra wideband communications products; participating in the development and documentation of system software architecture; verifying correct functioning of both the aforementioned software and WiQuest's hardware; and field support. Candidates should have good aptitude with outstanding technical and communication skills. In addition, relevant technical experience in software development is required. Experience with developing embedded firmware for high speed communications is a must. Software implementation experience with Wireless USB (WUSB) is highly desirable. Software implementation experience with one or more IEEE 802 Local Area Network (LAN) and/or IEEE 802 Personal Area Network (PAN) wireless Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols such as IEEE 802.11 Wireless Ethernet and/or IEEE 802.15.3 Wireless PAN is desirable. Experience with the following is a plus: USB, PCMCIA / CardBus, embedded operating systems, RISC processors, high speed bus master host interfaces, and software field support. If you are interested in WiQuest and would like to apply for any of the positions mentioned above, send your resume to indiahr@wiquest.com with the position code mentioned in the subject. resumes@wiquest.com Top of page
Vl .Host Software Position(s): Windows Driver Developer (Position Code: Win-Drv) Relevant work experience range: 2 to 4 years Education level: Bachelors or Masters engineering degree in Electronics or Computer Science Description: Job responsibilities include developing Windows driver software for WiQuest’s leading-edge ultra wideband communications products; participating in the development and documentation of system software architecture; verifying correct functioning of both the aforementioned software and WiQuest's hardware; and field support. Candidates should have good aptitude with outstanding technical and communication skills. In addition, relevant technical experience in driver development on the Windows family of Operating Systems is required. Experience in developing Windows driver software using the Windows DDK (Driver Development Kit) is a must. Candidates should be proficient in use of debugging tools such as Windbg, Softice etc. Experience in developing Windows drivers for USB devices is highly desirable but not mandatory. If you are interested in WiQuest and would like to apply for any of the positions mentioned above, send your resume to indiahr@wiquest.com with the position code mentioned in the subject. resumes@wiquest.com Top of page
ASIC Physical Design Director In USA
WiQuest Communications, Inc. is designing and developing complete WiMedia-based ultra high speed, ultrawideband (UWB) platforms. WiQuest’s complete solution portfolio includes chipset, software and manufacturing designs. WiQuest’s world class technology and technical support enable a new class of “off-the-shelf-production” wireless connectivity to PC, digital entertainment, consumer electronics and mobile systems – enabling The New Frontier of Wireless™.
We are seeking highly-motivated physical design director to lead our SOC design team. This role involves working closely with the RTL design teams and other SOC team members to deliver world class performance in an RTL to GDSII physical design environment. The candidate must have at least 10 years experience with most if not all of the following functions on designs in 90nm or below using a Magma flow:
- RTL Synthesis
- Timing constraint development
- Formal verification
- DFT insertion and implementation
- Hierarchical chip floor planning
- Physical synthesis/placement
- Static Timing Analysis
- Clock tree insertion and analysis
- Chip routing
- Parasitic extraction
- DRC/LVS/Antenna correction
- Custom cell and library development
- Flip chip packaging
- Digital/analog interface modeling
- Leadership and or Managerial experience
- Schedule development and management
The candidate should also be well versed in flow scripting (PERL, TCL) and have the ability to develop just-in-time flow solutions for a changing design environment.
Familiarity with the following tools is also a plus:
- Calibre (DRC/LVS/XRC)
- Cadence LEC
- Cadence Virtuoso
Location: Allen, Texas, USA
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Senior RF IC Design Engineer
An excellent leader in the Ultrawideband wireless market is seeking a Senior RFIC Design Engineer. Viable candidates for this job must possess a minimum of 10 years of previous related experience
in RFIC design engineering for products and applications in wireless communications.
Technical responsibilities:
- Work in the development of UWB design solutions.
- Design key RF building blocks, primarily CMOS RF Synthesizers, but also including LNA’s, mixers, voltage-controlled oscillators, amplifiers, etc.
- Assist with layout of above building blocks.
- Integrate multiple building blocks into a complete design.
- Evaluate and characterize designs in the lab.
- Assist (or perform) RF Systems Engineering in determining appropriate specifications for IC building blocks.
- Work independently within a small group of fellow IC layout and RFIC design engineers.
- Experience in the design of integrated transceivers is required.
Technical requirements:
- MSEE required. PhDEE preferred, but not required
- Strong experience in active filter design a plus
- Familiar with fundamental concepts involved in CMOS Analog/RFIC design. Recent experience must include design of RF Synthesizers
using CMOS processes and should also include the design and development of one or more of the following: LNAs, mixers or
PLLs.
- A good understanding of CMOS low power/low voltage RF circuits.
- Knowledge of Cadence tools mandatory.
- Must have CMOS RF IC design experience.
- RF IC System design (Rx and Tx lineup) is a plus
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Senior RF System Architect An excellent leader in the Ultrawideband wireless market is seeking an RFIC System Architect Design Engineer. Viable candidates for this job must possess a minimum of 10 years of previous related experience in RFIC design engineering for products and applications in wireless communications. Technical responsibilities: - Work in the development of UWB design solutions.
- Will define RF architecture for multi-band UWB IC Transceiver.
- Will perform system analysis tradeoffs, frequency planning, system budget calculations of parameters such as IP3, IP2, NF, Gain, Phase Noise, EVM and SINAD.
- Will determine appropriate specifications for IC building blocks.
- Design and conceptualize transceiver system architectures for low-power applications.
- Work independently with a small group of fellow IC layout and RFIC design engineers.
- Will drive the design for the low-power RF signal path and synthesizer circuits used for wireless applications. Experience in the design of integrated transceivers is required. The position will involve actively working with mixed signal and RF engineering teams to define and develop single-chip transceiver architectures.
Technical requirements: - MSEE required. PhDEE preferred, but not required
- Should have in-depth knowledge of various RF architectures such as Super heterodyne, Zero-IF and Low-IF.
- Should have experience developing and simulating TX and RX lineups using Excel, Matlab or Simulink.
- Experience designing CMOS RF cells (LNA, PA, Mixers, Synthesizers) a plus.
- Experience with Spectre RF a plus.
- Strong experience in active filter design a plus
- A good understanding of CMOS low power/low voltage RF circuits.
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Senior Firmware Architect In USA
Description: Responsible for performing system design and requirements analysis for WiQuests leading-edge ultrawideband communications products; developing firmware for said products; participating in the development and documentation of said firmwares architecture and design; verifying correct functioning of both said firmware and WiQuest's hardware; and field support.
Requirements: B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience) and outstanding technical and communication skills are required. In addition, five (5) years of technical experience in software development to include experience with developing embedded firmware for high-speed communications required. Software implementation experience with the WiMedia MAC or Wireless USB (WUSB) is highly desirable. Software implementation experience with one or more IEEE 802 Local Area Network (LAN) and/or IEEE 802 Personal Area Network (PAN) wireless Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols such as IEEE 802.11 Wireless Ethernet is desirable. Experience with the following is a plus: USB 2.0; PCI / PCI Express / PCMCIA / CardBus; embedded operating systems; RISC processors; other high speed bus master host interfaces; and software field support. Experience may have been gained concurrently.
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