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There are many exciting aspects about working at KABEN, perhaps the most interesting, for members of our engineering staff, is an opportunity to be inspired and mentored by some of the most innovative and experienced minds in RFIC design. Key members of our team pioneered design technologies of delta sigma fractional-N synthesizers and Sampled IF filters. Engineers on our design team developed the industry-first Bluetooth chip in 2000. KABEN engineers are the inventors of the first on-chip tunable filters for SAW filter replacement and the highly integrated FM/AM single chip tuner. Finally, we are just arriving at the long sought after holy grail of the industry – a reconfigurable transceiver design technology! If you are looking for an opportunity to be a part of a world-class team while advancing your RFIC design skills - KABEN is just the place to be. The work environment and lifestyle at KABEN is of a well run entrepreneurial high-tech company. An energetic office ambience where you are always viewed as an individual and have a chance to see the big picture. We pride ourselves on leading the RFIC design world in several areas of engineering excellence and we dream BIG! If you've got the talent, come talk to us. Come see if we share a common vision and join the journey to reap the benefits of our joint success! "Kaben Wireless Silicon is a fast paced and stimulating work environment with continuing opportunities to broaden my knowledge base and know-how as a designer." Vincent Karam, IC Designer Send your resumes to
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Current Opportunities Senior Digital Asic Design Engineer Position Summary: A senior member of the IC engineering design team focused on the development of state-of-the-art custom Digital Integrated Circuits (ICs). The individual in this role is responsible for leading the development of integrated micro-controllers with embedded peripherals. You will develop the architecture and design with an ARM Cortex M0 embedded micro-controller, compile memories, as well as code in a Hardware Description Language (HDL) and verification in a High-level Verification Language (HVL). You will also contribute to technology implementation including synthesis and timing analysis, as well as lab testing of engineering samples. Principal Duties: - Contribute to the capture of design specifications and verification plans.
- Contribute to micro-controller development planning, including accurate design resource and effort estimates.
- Contribute to digital architecture development, including design, simulation, analysis, coding, debugging, implementation, and lab testing of engineering samples.
- Contribute to ASIC development including micro-controller peripherals, RTL design capture and functional verification, synthesis and timing analysis, physical design support.
- Work cooperatively with other cross-functional teams to understand and deliver on project requirements.
- Support the development of supporting digital circuits (ie; SPI, I2C, Delta-Sigma Modulator, digital filters)
- Manage and contribute in the documentation of IC development activities
Qualifications: Education: - Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience: - 6+ years of relevant experience with digital circuit development
- 3+ years of leadership roles in digital circuit development
- Experience working with system, analog circuit and software teams in the successful integration of analog, sampled data and digital functions
- Established track record of delivering first pass success IC designs
- Experience with Industry Standard Design Tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, maltab/Simulink, etc.)
- Experience with CMOS processes in 180/130/90/65 nm an asset
Skills:
- Experience in Digital ASIC development including the use of ARM Cortex M0 and memory compilers.
- Knowledgeable in digital signal processing and digital communication systems analysis.
- Experienced in Verilog HDL for implementation and verification of digital circuits that include memory interfaces to embedded processors.
- Experience in System Verilog for design verification would be an asset.
- Ability to work easily with others
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
Miscellaneous: - Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
- Good organizational skills
- Working within the framework of a Quality Management System
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Ability to work with simple project management tools and prioritize work activities appropriately
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior, intermediate and senior design engineers
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to work in a typical office setting
- Must be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines
- May be required to work evenings and/or weekends from time-to-time when required to meet deadlines or to minimize disruption to the network during core working hours
Salary and Benefits: - Competitive salary based upon skills and experience.
- Benefits package
- Incentives
Terms Of Employment: - Must be willing to sign a release allowing Kaben Wireless Silicon Inc. to check all references and all credentials with the institutions involved
- Must be willing to sign a comprehensive Non-disclosure and Non-competition Agreement with Kaben Wireless Silicon Inc., upon job offer
How To Apply:
- Submit your resume to
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- Indicate earliest availability to start work
IC (RF & M/S) Design Prime/Project Manager
Position Summary: A senior member of the IC engineering design team focused on the development of state-of-the-art Analog and Radio Frequency (RF) Communication Based Integrated Circuits (ICs). The individual in this role is responsible for leading and managing projects and developing circuits targeting customer driven Design Specifications.
Principal Duties: - Provide technical leadership role in analog/RF/mixed signal IC architecture, circuit and sub-circuit development, including floor planning and physical design
- Manage projects and prioritize and schedule activities to meet customer requirements
- Lead the development of IC Level Design Requirements definition to be used by multi-discipline engineering teams
- Lead the development of supporting digital circuits (ie; serial interface, Delta-Sigma Modulator, digital filters)
- Lead and contribute in the development of an analog/RF IC characterization and test platform
- Manage and contribute in the documentation of IC development activities
Qualifications:
Education: - Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience: - 10+ years of relevant experience with analog/RF subsystem development including several of LNAs, mixers, oscillators, frequency synthesizers, opamps, power amplifiers, VGAs, continuous time filters, and support circuits (ie; bandgap references, current mirrors, etc.)
- 3+ years of project management and leadership roles in analog/RF/mixed signal IC development
- Experience working with System and digital circuit teams in the successful integration analog/RF and digital functions
- Established track record of delivering first pass success IC designs
- Experience with Digital Sigma-Delta Modulators would be an asset
- Experience with Industry Standard Design Tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, maltab/Simulink, etc.)
- Experience with Bipolar, BiCMOS, and CMOS processes
- Military/Space process and application experience an asset
Skills: - Custom Analog/RF IC design
- Ability to work easily with others
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
- Personal Relation Skills
- Able to productively collaborate with hardware/digital ASIC/DSP/software design team members
- Able to interact positively and professionally with employees at all levels in the organization
Miscellaneous: - Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
- Good organizational skills
- Working within the framework of a Quality Management System
Supervisory Responsibilities:- Ability to work with simple project management tools and prioritize work activities appropriately
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior, intermediate and senior design engineers
Working Conditions: - Must be able to work in a typical office setting
- Must be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines
- May be required to work evenings and/or weekends from time-to-time when required to meet deadlines or to minimize disruption to the network during core working hours
Salary and Benefits: - Competitive salary based upon skills and experience.
- Benefits package
- Incentives
Terms Of Employment: - Must be willing to sign a release allowing Kaben Wireless Silicon Inc. to check all references and all credentials with the institutions involved
- Must be willing to sign a comprehensive Non-disclosure and Non-competition Agreement with Kaben Wireless Silicon Inc., upon job offer
How To Apply: - Submit your resume to
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- Indicate earliest availability to start work
On-Contract/On-Demand Physical Design Role
Kaben Wireless Silicon Inc. is a leading RFIC developer and Semiconductor IP provider addressing Next Generation wireless communications based on multiple standards (Bluetooth, FM, GPS, Wi-Fi, W-USB, WiMAX ect.). KABEN specializes in high-perfomance designs of reconfigurable transceivers, field-programmable on-chip tunable Filter (SAW replacement) and Frequency Synthesizers (ultra-low phase-noise, Ultra-low spur level) for embedded and stand-alone use. Job Description We are looking for an experienced individual capable of supporting KABEN's effort in building RF/analog/mixed-signal IC circuits. As a member of the engineering design team the individual in this role will be focused on the development of analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits, involved in all phases of physical design, verification and data preparation. Working closely with the circuit designers, the individual in this role is responsible for developing sub-block layouts from circuit schematics, verifying these sub-blocks and the assembling and top level integrated circuit verification. Principal Duties - Work with the project prime and designers on physical design
- Floor planning of top level and sub-block circuits
- Generating the pad ring and any associated pads
- Design and verify all sub-block layouts
- Assemble all sub-blocks, connect and verify the top level
- Verify that all density requirements are met, adding the appropriate fill
- Stream out design GDSII
- Provide any supporting documentation
Requirements - Willing to work on an on-contract/on-demand basis
Qualifications - 5+ years highly relevant experience with the physical design and verification of analog/mixed signal
- Established track record of delivering first pass success IC physical designs
- Experience with Industry Standard Design Tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, etc.)
- Experience with current Bipolar, BiCMOS and CMOS processes
On-Contract/On-Demand Circuit Design Role
Kaben Wireless Silicon Inc. is a leading RFIC developer and Semiconductor IP provider addressing Next Generation wireless communications based on multiple standards (Bluetooth, FM, GPS, Wi-Fi, W-USB, WiMAX ect.). KABEN specializes in high-perfomance designs of reconfigurable transceivers, field-programmable on-chip tunable Filter (SAW replacement) and Frequency Synthesizers (ultra-low phase-noise, Ultra-low spur level) for embedded and stand-alone use. Job Description: We are looking for an experienced individual capable of contributing to the detailed design of analog/mixed signal integrated circuits including concept development, circuit design, layout, and formal verification. Principal Duties - Detailed transistor design at the block level
- Generate documentation and participate in design reviews
- Participate in various phases of design including system development, circuit specification, circuit design, layout, verification and customer support
- Support lab characterization and circuit debugging
Requirements - Willing to work on an on-contract/on-demand basis
Qualifications - 7+ years relevant experience with analog/mixed signal IC design at the transistor level including VCO's, frequency dividers, LNAs, PGAs, opamps (2-stage, folded cascode), comparators and switched capacitor building blocks
- Experience with very low power circuit design
- Established track record of delivering first pass success IC physical designs
- Experience with Industry Standard Design Tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, etc.)
- Experience with current Bipolar, BiCMOS and CMOS processes
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