Computational Sensing Research Engineer

Analog Devices•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Analog Garage is ADI’s Research and Advanced Development Center in downtown Boston and empowers ADI by pioneering breakthrough technologies. The Deep Tech Architecture group within the Analog Garage is applying leading-edge circuit design, device design, and nano-scale fabrication technologies to develop innovative solutions to important societal problems. The Deep Tech Architecture group is seeking an experienced Computational Sensing Research Engineer to join us in developing high impact solutions to challenges in human health, health of planet, autonomy & intelligence, and other strategic focus areas for ADI. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in image sensor signal chains, mixed-signal design, signal processing, and machine learning/artificial intelligence for sensor data processing. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of intelligent sensing platforms, leveraging ADI’s broad range of advanced semiconductor technologies.

Requirements

PhD or experienced M.S. in EE with focus on mixed-signal circuits, alternatively a PhD in Computer Engineering or Physics with a strong mixed-signal design experience
Sensor signal chain design, mixed-signal design, noise analysis and mitigation, FPGAs
Experience with CMOS image sensor (CIS) technology development, readout circuitry for image sensors, image sensor calibration and characterization
Deep background in signal and image processing, experience in applying modern machine learning-based approaches to signal processing tasks and their implementation in resource constrained settings, background in recent artificial intelligence-based models and their uses in processing sensor data
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
Eager to work on challenging, open-ended problems, and to understand their context
Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative, persistent approach to complex technical challenges
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary research environment

Responsibilities

Architect novel and optimized sensor signal chains to reduce data rate and latency while preserving application-specific information in system context
Develop simulations and build prototypes of sensor signal chain to assess and validate advanced concepts, analyze data produced through these activities to drive optimization and design iterations
Design of readout integrated circuit for image sensors, ADC architectures, circuitry to implement near-pixel processing
Contribute to IP generation and planning for advanced sensor platforms
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sensor system architects, digital designers, algorithm researchers, software developers, and research scientists driving domain-specific experiments
Clearly and rigorously document ongoing work, generate technical reports on project concepts, approaches, and outcomes
Keep up with advancements in mixed signal design, intelligent sensors, image sensors, sensor signal processing, and the impact of machine learning and artificial intelligence on sensor data processing