Electrical Engineer, Analog/RF Layout Engineer

Arena AI • New York, NY

7d • $130,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer specializing in Analog/RF Layout, you will focus on real-world analog and RFIC development and develop/verify product features that feed into Atlas-based acceleration. Your work will include layout of ICs in advanced CMOS and BiCMOS process nodes, starting with building blocks and going all the way to IC topcell-level verification. You will be part of tapeouts that target high-performance analog/RFICs with validated design flows — all in pursuit of redefining hardware innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as an test automation electrical engineer working in industry, ideally at a frontier hardware or aerospace company
• Test automation expertise — Serve as the domain expert and primary collaborator with software engineering and ML teams working on building AI systems that understand EE
• Experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, serial comms, etc
• PCBA Design Expertise - Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium and Cadence ORCAD.
• Measurement Expertise -Experience with analog, mixed-signal, high-speed and RF measurements including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters etc.
• Strong communication — You can explain complex physical behavior clearly, write structured technical reports, and align cross-functional teams around root causes and next steps.

Responsibilities

• Build test automation capabilities for Atlas - Lead test plan strategy and methodology definition for new modules and features within Atlas, owning the quality bar from component level to full system, with a focus on product performance, safety, reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule.
• Bring PCB design expertise - Work with tools like Altium and Cadence OrCAD to support integrations and workflows into Atlas.
• Support Design Teams - Work with Engineering Design teams on DFT (design for test) and participate in Design Reviews.
• Build test automation hardware platforms - Design and implement next generation test automation hardware systems to facilitate fast and repeatable testing of product. Assist in purchasing, build, integration and final commissioning of functional testers.
• Develop test procedures and automation scripts - Implement automated validation from component level to system level using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and similar tools
• Perform hands-on testing - Take measurements in the lab, analyze test data, and communicate results clearly to drive design and product improvements
• Automate test workflows at scale - Convert best-practice test automation processes into reusable templates and Atlas features in close partnership with our software engineering team
• Support forward-deployed engineering - Embed with customers when needed to diagnose real hardware issues, understand their processes and workflows, and feed learnings back into the platform
• Travel domestically and internationally (up to 25% of your time)
• Work in person at Arena's NYC headquarters when not traveling

Benefits

• 100% of the monthly premium for Aetna medical insurance, plus vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Lunch every day from local restaurants via Sharebite
• Relocation support provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed