Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Analog Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer

The Analog Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer contributes to building precision timing circuits, leveraging the companies industry-leading MEMS technology. These products have applications ranging from
high-performance Networking and Communications Infrastructure to ultra-low power Mobile platforms, including wearable devices.

Responsibilities:
• Design analog and mixed-signal circuits meeting architectural requirements and technical specifications
• Contribute to the architectural definition of the design and chip integration
• Perform calculations, design and verification simulations to ensure building blocks meet specifications at the schematic level and after post-layout extraction, while fully provisioning for DFT and DFM
• Work closely with Layout Engineers to validate proper layout, using all best-known methods
• Document assigned blocks, and hold preliminary and final design review meetings
• Actively participate in the chip bring-up, evaluation and characterization, with emphasis on owned blocks
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Characterization, Test, and Application Engineers on issues related to owned circuit blocks
• Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs change

Qualifications & Requirements:
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
• Excellent academic record with published research projects prototyped and proven in silicon
• Detailed knowledge of CMOS circuits and noise analysis
• Graduate coursework and design expertise in one or more of the following analog blocks:
o Integer-N and fractional-N PLLs
o Temperature sensors
o Sigma-delta ADCs
o Analog and digital filters
o Differential and cascode amplifiers
o Low-noise buffers
o High-speed output drivers
o Sub-threshold circuits
o Low-noise regulator and bandgap circuits
• Knowledge of programming languages: MATLAB, VerilogA
• Proficient in using Cadence analog design tools
• Ability to oversee circuit layout for critical blocks
Desired Characteristics & Attributes:
• Passionate, self-starter with strong commitment to flawless execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment