Associate Analog Design Engineer

Semtech; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa is seeking an Associate Analog IC Design Engineer to design, verify, and evaluate high-speed analog circuits. The role includes using advanced EDA tools and collaborating with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will possess a BASc degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and have relevant design experience. Candidates will receive mentorship for career growth and have opportunities for technical conferences and virtual learning in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship from senior engineers

Participation in technical conferences

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Design experience in high-speed CMOS and/or BiCMOS.
• Thorough understanding of analog circuit theory and transmission lines.
• Experience with analog CAD tools, like Cadence Virtuoso.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulation of high-speed analog mixed-signal IC products.
• Implement new designs to specification and support existing products.
• Preparation of technical reviews and product documentation.
• Lab evaluation of high-speed analog circuits.
• Plan and report progress of work.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BASc degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Matlab

Python

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 in AI networks.

Whenever you are using the internet, from your phone or computer, your data is likely passing through one or more of the many high-speed analog mixed-signal chips created by IC Design teams at Semtech. Our experience and expertise ensure that we are always pushing the boundaries of networking speed and providing the best experience for our end users.

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 are considered assets.

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

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