R & D Engineer 5 (0443) Job #86742 - Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC) About Berkeley

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Departmental Overview

The UC Berkeley Wireless Research Center is an established leader in university-industry-government research partnerships resulting in pioneering circuits and system-on-chip innovations for high-performance analog, digital, and mixed-signal applications.

The Center has forged deep relationships with industry leaders to facilitate rapid technology transfer since being founded in 1999. BWRC provides an environment for research into core issues for future generations of wireless and wireline communication systems, as well as a platform to expand graduate student instructional programs. Research focuses on highly-integrated CMOS implementations optimized for the lowest energy consumption, leveraging advanced communication algorithms and architectures. ASIC proof-of-concept prototype chips are fabricated using leading-edge process technologies and are evaluated in a state-of-the-art, in-house laboratory.

Center membership provides access to faculty and graduate students involved in a large interdisciplinary research effort for a modest investment. The critical-mass combination of UC Berkeley researchers, government funding, and industry-leading sponsors has the potential for making truly significant advances possible. The BWRC consists of PhD graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty engaged in pre-competitive, public domain research.
Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 6/22/26 - Open until filled
Responsibilities

65% Carries major responsibility for accomplishment of research objectives in relationships with investigators, manufacturers, contractors, and Campus staff members as a principal assistant to the faculty investigator or research administrator in charge.

20% Provides direction and oversight to researchers on more complex research projects and initiatives.

10% Represents the unit and/or Principal Investigator to whom they are responsible at meetings and conferences in matters related to engineering design considerations and financial requirements.

5% Guides the gathering of information during planning stages.
Required Qualifications

• Expert skills associated with being recognized as a subject matter expert in the field.
• Expert knowledge associated with the planning, development, and construction of the most complex and significant engineering projects and initiatives.
• Expert knowledge of highly specialized design work related to custom integrated circuits, FieldProgrammable Gate Arrays, and related software engineering.
• Expert knowledge of dozens of programming languages, including C, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C-shell, Bourne shell, and Python.
• In-depth and advanced knowledge of the engineering field and applies principles, practices, and procedures within the discipline to complete the most difficult, complex, and significant assignments.
• Advanced project management skills to assume responsibility for the accomplishment of research objectives that are significant to the Campus and industry.
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Advanced interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with both internal and external constituencies; readily assess complex challenges and barriers and recommend effective resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and influence others on projects of significance.
• Ability to execute large and complex work assignments to meet deadlines and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Doctorate in a related field or an advanced degree in a related area with related experience.
• Requires experience with dozens of programming languages, including C, C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Cshell, Bourne shell, TCL/Tk, Scheme
• Requires experience installing and using advanced Computer-Aided Design tools, including: Design Compiler, Modelsim, Virtuoso, Ansoft HFSS, Keysight, Innovus, Astro, Calibre, and Xilinx Vivado.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $145,000 - $200,000.
Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Misconduct Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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