System Engineer (RF and SerDes)

TL;DR

System Engineer (RF and SerDes): Defining and specifying next-generation semiconductor products with an accent on high-speed SerDes and RF/mmW signal chain architecture. Focus on conducting system-level analysis, building feasibility models, and driving technical solutions from requirements to implementation.

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.

What you will do

• Define system-level architecture and specifications for high-speed SerDes and RF/mmW signal chains.
• Translate product requirements into technical solutions through detailed system analysis and requirements gathering.
• Build system models for feasibility, trade-off, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with design and verification teams to ensure requirements are met during implementation.
• Develop and execute system-level test plans to validate IC product performance.
• Serve as a technical interface for customers to align product solutions with market needs.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in system engineering, specifically in embedded systems and semiconductor IC development.
• Expertise in mmW (V-band) wireless communication system design.
• Strong background in 10G SerDes specification, including CTLE, VGA, DFE modeling, CDR, and PLL.
• Proficiency in C, C++, MATLAB, and Python for modeling and programming.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for cross-cultural collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience using AI tools like Co-pilot or Claude for productivity improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global, culturally diverse team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to intellectual property through patents and technical publications.
• Engagement in high-impact semiconductor product development.