Communications System Architect

About the role

Analog Devices' Automotive Systems and Solutions Technology Team is looking for a Communications Systems Architect to define and execute a networking technology roadmap, including proprietary and standards-based protocols, and to prototype networking solutions for in-vehicle communications. The role works across a variety of technology areas and applications.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technical development teams to define technology roadmaps for automotive networking products.
• Work with FPGA designers to develop prototypes of networking functions and products.
• Lead design of new protocols for audio, video and data transport, and solutions for converting between protocols.
• Model performance of in-vehicle communications networks, including Quality of Service and clock recovery.
• Support ADI's standards engagement by contributing technically to standards-development organizations.

Required profile

• BS in Electrical, Communications or Computer Engineering with several years of relevant experience; MSEE or MSCE with 5+ years preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to peers, management and customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with geographically distributed teams.
• Self-motivated; 10% travel required; first shift, days.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Ethernet and related protocols, stacks and standards such as IEEE 1722, TSN/AVB, PTP and MACsec.
• Knowledge of switch architectures and traffic shaping techniques.
• Network modelling in OMNeT++ or similar tools.
• System modelling in Matlab/Simulink or similar tools.
• Desirable: automotive networks (CAN and Ethernet), PCIe, audio/video transport interfaces, functional safety and RTL design experience.

What we offer

• Expected wage range of $149,226 to $216,087, with a discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays and sick time.