Associate Analog Design Engineer

Semtech; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech's Signal Integrity Products group seeks an Associate Analog IC Design Engineer to design, verify and evaluate high-speed analog circuits (200Gbps and beyond) using CMOS/BiCMOS technologies. You will use advanced EDA tools and contribute to design methodologies while being mentored by senior engineers.

The role offers professional development through virtual learning, in-person courses and technical conferences, with pay range to reflect local market and location in Ottawa, Canada.

Qualifications

• BASc degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with IC design content.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Design experience in high-speed CMOS/BiCMOS, RF concepts, and non-idealities.
• Understanding of analog circuit theory and transmission lines.
• Experience with analog CAD tools such as Cadence Virtuoso; RF modelling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulation of high-speed analog mixed-signal ICs from concept to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with team to implement designs to specification and support existing products.
• Share simulation results, measurements and methodologies.

Skills

Critical thinking

High-speed analog design

Circuit modelling

Python scripting

Education

BASc in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

MATLAB

Job description

Our Team

Semtech's Signal Integrity Products group designs analog and mixed-signal Integrated Circuits used in high performance optical and electrical networks. Our high-speed chips enable systems such as: hyperscale data centres, 5G wireless, fibre-to-the-home networks and ultra‑fast connectivity within AI networks.

Job Summary

As an Associate Analog IC Design Engineer, you will design, verify, and evaluate high‑speed (200Gbps and beyond) analog circuits utilizing leading‑edge CMOS and BiCMOS technologies. You will be using advanced EDA/simulation tools and will have the opportunity to contribute to improving design best‑practices and methodologies. The successful candidate will be mentored by senior engineers, enabling them to grow technically and professionally. Additional professional development opportunities include a mix of virtual learning, in‑person courses, and technical conferences.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulation of high-speed analog mixed-signal IC products from concept to manufacturing
• Work proactively with the extended team to implement new designs to specification and support existing products
• Capture and share simulation results, measurements and methodologies
• Preparation of technical reviews and product documentation
• Lab evaluation of high-speed analog circuits
• Plan and report progress of work.

Qualifications

• BASc degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with significant IC design content (relevant work experience in the field preferred).
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Design experience in high-speed CMOS and/or BiCMOS, appreciation of high-speed/RF design and layout concepts, device models, parasitics and other non-idealities affecting circuit performance.
• Thorough understanding of analog circuit theory, transmission lines, and device fundamentals.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and an ability to excel in a dynamic team environment which values growth and innovation.
• Experience with analog CAD tools, such as Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent. RF modelling, Matlab, or system modelling software knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity of high-speed components such as VCOs, PLLs, wide-band amplifiers and data converters is a strong asset.
• Hands‑on experience with high-speed lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and oscilloscopes coupled with knowledge of scripting languages such as Python is considered an asset.

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace.

We may leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment. Final hiring decisions remain with our Hiring Teams, not AI systems.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job‑related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.