Senior Applications Engineer

3 days ago

Austin, TX, United States ACARA Full time

Description

Acara Solutions has a full-time, direct hire opening for an experienced Applications Engineer to work with our client in Austin, TX who specializes in Semiconductor Manufacturing.

Schedule:

Hybrid (2+ days in office)

As a Senior Applications Engineer focused on Class D Amplifiers, you will play a pivotal role in enabling customers to integrate high-performance audio solutions into their products. You'll lead technical engagements, develop reference platforms, and contribute to product definition for next-generation Class D amplifier technologies.

Key Responsibilities

    • Provide expert-level engineering support for Client's customers and field teams, with a focus on Class D amplifier integration.
    • Design and develop reference platforms and evaluation boards showcasing Class D amplifier performance, including EMI mitigation and thermal optimization.
    • Author detailed application notes, white papers, and design guides tailored to Class D amplifier use cases.
    • Collaborate with layout engineers to produce high-fidelity PCB designs optimized for audio performance and efficiency.
    • Create advanced Python scripts and automation tools for audio performance characterization and demo control.
    • Conduct in-depth circuit analysis and data collection for customer applications, including THD+N, efficiency, and power delivery metrics.
    • Influence product definition by contributing insights from customer feedback and system-level testing.
    • Work closely with IC Design, Systems, and Validation teams to align design requirements with real-world use cases.
    • Manage multiple priorities independently and communicate project status across cross-functional teams.
    • Occasional travel (approx. 2 weeks/year) for customer support and technical training.
Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in semiconductor or audio systems.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
  • Strong understanding of Class D amplifier architectures, modulation schemes (PWM, PDM), and protection mechanisms.
  • Experience with audio interface standards: I2S, TDM, I2C, SPI, USB, UART.
  • Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout principles for high-efficiency audio systems.
  • Skilled in C/C++, Python or other programming language.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, audio analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies.
  • Excellent communication skills for customer interaction and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Background in mixed-signal hardware and audio systems is strongly preferred.


Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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