Communications System Architect

About the role

The Automotive Systems and Solutions Technology Team at Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Communications Systems Architect to define and execute a networking technology roadmap, including proprietary and standards-based communications protocols, and to define and prototype networking system solutions targeted for in-vehicle communications.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Minimum BS in Electrical, Communications or Computer Engineering and several years’ relevant experience; MSEE or MSCE and 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet and related protocols, communication stacks and standards, such as IEEE 1722, TSN/AVB, PTP, MACsec.
• Strong knowledge of switch architectures and traffic shaping techniques.
• Network modelling in OMNeT++ or similar tools.
• System modeling experience in Matlab/Simulink or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to understand and clearly articulate technical issues to peers, management and customers and solve problems cross-functionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with teams spread geographically.
• Self-motivated.

Desirable

• Experience with automotive networks such as CAN and Ethernet.
• Knowledge of other wireline communications such as PCIe.
• Knowledge of audio and video transport links/interfaces.
• Knowledge of functional safety.
• RTL design experience.