About this role
Job title: Systems Engineer
About the Role
The Planet Group is seeking a Systems Engineer to monitor semiconductor industry trends, standards development, and product alignment strategy for a growing semiconductor systems engineering organization. This role partners with R&D to ensure next-generation products align with evolving standards and market needs while actively participating in industry standardization groups and forums.
What You'll Do
- Define next-generation product specifications and features based on customer needs, industry trends, competitive analysis, and R&D input
- Work closely with R&D teams throughout design and development phases through production release
- Prepare technical materials to support and influence industry standardization efforts
- Attend and participate in industry standards organizations (IEEE, OIF, SFF, PCI-SIG)
- Monitor and analyze semiconductor industry trends and competitive landscape
- Engage with key customers to understand technical challenges and promote product solutions
- Ensure alignment between product development and evolving high-speed networking standards
- Support cross-functional collaboration across engineering, marketing, and product teams
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years of semiconductor Product Definition and/or Standardization experience
- Direct experience with high-speed physical layer components including laser drivers, TIAs, DSPs, and equalizers
- Strong understanding of optical link systems and technologies
- Experience participating in industry standardization bodies and technical working groups
- Strong analog and mixed-signal circuit knowledge
- Experience with networking technologies and high-speed data communication systems
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to interface across all organizational levels
- Self-driven with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
- Willingness to travel 20%+ including potential international travel
- Must meet U.S. Person requirements per ITAR regulations (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylum/refugee status, or U.S. national)
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year (DOE)
- Relocation: Yes
- Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, professional development opportunities; onsite gym access and other wellness programs
- Work hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)