Principal Analog Design Engineer
$175,000–$240,000 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead architecture, design, and hands-on development of advanced ATE instrumentation circuits, including high-voltage analog, precision references, and high-speed pin electronics. Drive end-to-end ownership from concept and modeling through tapeout, validation, and production release, architecting solutions that balance noise, linearity, power, and silicon area. Design and guide development of key building blocks such as DACs, high-current output drivers, and high-speed transceivers while championing digitally assisted analog techniques. Develop and validate behavioral and system models using MATLAB, Simulink, and Verilog-A, and collaborate closely with layout, digital, packaging, and test engineering teams to ensure first-pass silicon success. Mentor designers and influence design methodology to improve efficiency and product quality.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 20+ MSEE/ 15+ PhD years of experience in Analog/Mixed-Signal IC design with a strong track record of successful silicon
- Deep expertise in high-voltage analog architectures and precision CMOS design techniques
- Proven experience designing complex mixed-signal systems including ADCs, DACs, PLLs/DLLs, regulators, amplifiers, and interface circuits
- Proven track record of leading complex analog ASICs from architecture definition to full analog verification
- Experience leading a team of senior analog designers
- Strong background in digitally assisted analog design methodologies
- Expertise in system and behavioral modeling using MATLAB, Simulink, and/or Verilog-A
- Demonstrated ability to architect solutions that meet aggressive performance targets across noise, linearity, power, and area
- Solid understanding of AMS design flows, chip integration, and assembly considerations
- Experience working cross-functionally with layout, digital, and production test teams
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex, multi-variable design challenges
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering disciplines and organizational levels
- Full-time, onsite position based in San Diego, CA
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