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• Full-time, 2 year fixed term with competitive salary
• Work with world-class researchers
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment
Macquarie University is seeking atalented and experienced Lead Hardware Engineer to oversee and lead the delivery of semiconductor and technology projects. This is a fabulous opportunity to join the newly established Silicon Platforms Lab (SiP Lab) within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Macquarie University.
In this role, you will enhance both your skills and the reputation of the SiP Lab team. You will lead a hardware team in developing advanced wireless and sensing platforms and oversee the delivery of semiconductor and technology projects.
If you're passionate about making an impact and driving innovation in semiconductor research, this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with Macquarie SiP Lab team.
What you’ll do as a Lead Engineer in the SiP Lab
Lead and drive the SiP Lab project team ensuring that project deliverable milestones are met within timeframes and budget.
Lead the progression of engineering designs from concept to production including design, manufacturing, testing, pre-production validation and documentation.
Innovate as a technology leader, pushing the state-of-the-art in the context of engineering in industry - specific areas of leadership include Systems design, Hardware and IC design, IC packaging and assembly, Silicon measurement, and EDA/CAD tools.
Liaise with major manufacturers around the world and with our Industry partner Atto Devices’ to resolve barriers and progress the designs.
Lead a hardware team developing advanced wireless and sensing hardware platforms. This includes the design and implementation of advanced hardware platforms including mixed-signal, high speed digital, FPGAs, optical, RF and analogue components.
Lead the development of advanced system in package and heterogenous integrated solutions.
Ensure the quality, DFM and reliability of hardware designs.
Work with third parties to support the manufacture and testing of hardware platforms.
About Us
The Faculty of Science and Engineering offers both undergraduate and postgraduate Degree programs across a diverse range of disciplines. The Faculty is also home to a number of world-class research centres. The Faculty continues to grow links with industry by building partnerships with commercial, government, cultural and professional organisations.
The SiP Lab is a newly formed, advanced hardware platforms and silicon chip design lab with advanced silicon system-on-chip (SoC) / system-in-package (SiP) capabilities. The research focuses on key semiconductor industry trends in communications and sensing, as well as partnering with adjacent research teams across the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the wider University to integrate their own novel IP onto a silicon platform, with benefits anticipated in the fields of synthetic biology, photonics, and quantum technologies.
More details about our SiP Lab can be found at: https://www.mq.edu.au/faculty-of-science-and-engineering/our-research/silicon-platforms-lab
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate document responding to the selection criteria below.
Demonstrated ability to lead a hardware team in developing advanced wireless and sensing hardware platforms.
Proven experience in leading the design and implementation of advanced hardware platforms including mixed-signal, high speed digital, FPGAs, optical, RF and analogue components.
Experience with advanced packaging.
Strong background in participating in the architectural design of advanced wireless and sensor platforms.
Commitment to ensuring the quality, design for manufacturability (DFM), and reliability of hardware designs.
Ability to collaborate with third parties to support the manufacture and testing of hardware platforms.
Experience with communication and sensing systems.
This position requires criminal record checks.
Enquiries: Professor Michael Boers at m.boers@mq.edu.au
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Applications Close:
05/12/2024 11:59 PM
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