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Product Teardown Research Engineer
Cirrus Logic. Perform product tear-downs and competitive analysis .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in reverse engineering electronic devices and circuits, with a strong foundation in system and device-level functional testing. Proficient in analyzing hardware, firmware, and software interactions, while effectively communicating technical findings to diverse audiences.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Reverse EngineeringSystem And Device-Level Functional TestingAnalytical Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsElectrical Engineering Degree
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Hard Skills
Circuit AnalysisMeasurement Data CollectionTest Experiment DesignIC Performance AssessmentCompetitive AnalysisHW/FW/SW Interaction AnalysisSemiconductor Device PhysicsKernel Level CodingDevice Driver DevelopmentMacro/Script Development
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsSelf-StarterDetail OrientedOptimistic AttitudeAbility To Learn Quickly
Tools & Technologies
Measurement EquipmentConnectivity DiagramsCircuit SchematicsData Analysis ToolsCompetitive Database
Industry Keywords
ElectronicsSmartphonesWearablesAutomotive InfotainmentMEMS SensorsWireless ProtocolsUSB ProtocolsAudio TechnologyOptical Image StabilizationHaptics
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform product tear-downs and competitive analysis
- Reverse engineer electronic gadgets to determine sub-system and IC functions
- Collect measurement data to determine key behavior and characteristics
- Analyze overall systems, subsystems, and specific ICs in smartphones, tablets, hearables, wearables, smart home, and automotive infotainment devices
- Identify areas of interest, select analytical techniques, and evaluate results
- Compose and perform test experiments to determine system and IC performance
- Collaborate with Systems, Design, and Marketing subject matter experts
- Deliver assessments of electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical subsystems and components, including connectivity diagrams and circuit schematics where possible
- Assess product architectures and design choices
- Provide material lists with estimated passive component and IC costs/pricing
- Assess competitive IC capabilities and physical analog/digital/memory structures
- Analyze HW/FW/SW interactions, algorithms, and protocols
- Develop equipment and techniques for analyzing new devices and technologies
- Engage external data sources, services, contractors, or outsourced functions as needed
- Produce reports and build a competitive database
- Monitor competitor news and new electronics products/technology
- Communicate ideas and specifications to technical audiences
- Autonomously manage tasks and competing priorities
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience reverse engineering devices and circuits with lab experience in system and device-level functional testing
- Experience with multiple applications/technology used in electronic products such as audio, autofocus and optical image stabilization, voice coil or other motor drive/control, MEMS, inertial/light/pressure/magnetic/touch/force/temperature sensors, haptics, wireless radios/protocols, USB or other complex serial bus protocols
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and optimistic attitude to addressing challenges
- Exceptional written, verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to succinctly compile and compose written reports
- Task and detailed oriented; very organized
- Dynamic and able to learn quickly, self-starter, and unafraid to ask questions
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
- Candidates must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license
- Preferred: Knowledge of semiconductor device physics
- Preferred: Knowledge of closed loop control and adaptive algorithms
- Preferred: Understanding of kernel level coding and debugging and device drivers
- Preferred: Programming or macro/script development experience