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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 | View Case Study
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.
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.
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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