Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer (f/m/d)

Ignite Next GmbH; Aachen; Hybrid; EUR 75.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Black Semiconductor in Germany is seeking an experienced Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer to help develop high-speed optical transceiver IP and analog blocks for OCI products. You will design and verify analog/mixed-signal blocks, collaborate across teams, and drive circuits from concept to silicon validation.

Working closely with analog, digital, photonics, packaging, and systems teams, you will optimize circuits for power, area, and performance, and contribute to robust IP with calibration

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 4–5 years of industry experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design.
• Strong CMOS analog design fundamentals including feedback, stability, noise, matching, and layout effects.
• Experience designing analog and mixed-signal blocks such as LDOs, bandgap references, bias circuits, calibration and monitoring circuits, temperature sensors, DACs, or ADCs.
• Experience with transistor-level simulation and verification flows, including DC/AC, transient, noise, stability, PVT, Monte Carlo analysis, and pre-/post-layout verification.

Aufgaben

• Design analog and mixed-signal IP blocks such as LDOs and bandgap references.
• Develop DACs, ADCs, calibration circuits, and monitoring circuits where required.
• Perform transistor-level simulations and post-layout verification.
• Optimize for power, area, noise, PSRR, and temperature variation.
• Support silicon bring-up and characterization with measurement correlation.
• Collaborate with analog, digital, photonics, packaging, layout, and test teams from concept to silicon validation.

Kenntnisse

Analog IC design

Mixed-signal design

Transistor-level SPICE

Cadence Virtuoso

Verilog-A/Verilog-AMS

Calibre DRC/LVS

MATLAB/Python

Silicon bring-up

LDOs/Bandgap

Tapeout readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso/ADE/Spectre

Verilog-A/Verilog-AMS

Calibre DRC/LVS

MATLAB/Python

Jobbeschreibung

We see the semiconductor industry as a realm of possibility. We see opportunity. We see the profound impact that our graphene solutions will have in transforming the industry. We invite you to join us in driving change with our fundamentally human-centered approach, uniting bright minds around a shared vision. The vision is: Prove to everybody that you can make a fundamental change. Prove with your knowledge and skills how things can be done differently. Together, we can change the paradigm of how the world connects

About our technology

The semiconductor industry’s growing demand for more powerful chips with higher bandwidth and lower power finds its solution in our technology. We connect chips to high-throughput, low-delay computing networks. The key lies in harnessing the physical properties of graphene to combine electronic computing with photonic communication, allowing countless chips to interact almost as if they were one. Our graphene photonic innovation increases computing power and efficiency to a new order of magnitude

In short, we connect chips to create powerful and energy-efficient networks, overcoming connectivity limitations in the semiconductor industry. We deliver the graphene solution

The role

We are seeking a skilled Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer at Black Semiconductor to design, simulate, and validate analog and mixed-signal building blocks that support our next-generation Optical Compute Interconnect (OCI) products. You will develop power management, biasing, monitoring, and auxiliary analog circuits that enable the reliable operation of high-speed optical transceivers and integrated photonic systems.

Working closely with analog, digital, photonics, packaging, and systems teams, you will contribute from concept through silicon validation, helping deliver robust analog IP for future OCI platforms.

To join our team, you should be excited to

• Design analog and mixed-signal IP including LDOs, bandgap references, bias generators, voltage/current references, temperature sensors, POR circuits, oscillators, and monitoring circuits.

• Develop mixed-signal control blocks such as DACs, ADCs, calibration circuits, state machines, and digital control interfaces where required.

• Perform transistor-level simulations including DC, AC, transient, noise, stability, PVT, Monte Carlo, and post-layout verification.

• Optimize circuits for power, area, accuracy, noise, PSRR, transient response, and robustness across process and temperature variations.

• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, debugging, and correlation of measured results with simulation.

• Work closely with analog, digital, photonics, packaging, layout, and test teams to deliver robust analog IP from concept through silicon validation.

  Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 4–5 years of industry experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design (or equivalent demonstrated impact).

  • Strong understanding of CMOS analog design fundamentals, including feedback, stability, noise, matching, power management, device characteristics, layout effects, parasitics, and post-layout verification.

  • Proven experience designing analog and mixed-signal blocks such as LDOs, bandgap references, bias circuits, calibration and monitoring circuits, temperature sensors, DACs, or ADCs.

  • Experience with transistor-level simulation and verification flows, including DC/AC, transient, noise, stability, PVT, Monte Carlo analysis, and pre-/post-layout verification.

  • Proficiency with analog and mixed-signal design tools, including Cadence Virtuoso/ADE/Spectre or equivalent SPICE simulators, Verilog-A/Verilog-AMS, Calibre DRC/LVS and parasitic extraction flows, and MATLAB and/or Python for analysis and automation.

  • Experience with silicon bring-up, characterization, debugging, and correlation of measured results with simulation data.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across analog, digital, photonics, packaging, layout, and test teams.

  • Experience with high-speed optical transceivers, integrated photonic systems, mixed-signal SoCs, or developing calibration, monitoring, and power management circuits for complex SoCs will be considered a plus.

  • Experience taking analog IP through tapeout, silicon validation, and production readiness will be considered a plus.

Our work culture

People Over Processes. At Black Semiconductor, flexibility is key—we ensure work adapts to life, not the other way around. We champion work-life harmony, where careers are meaningful and enriching. Our processes are human-centric, allowing you to focus on what matters

Let’s grow together. Your potential is our priority. We provide the autonomy to make a lasting impact and nurture your growth through a culture of continuous learning. We invest in your journey for professional and personal development

Your Health and Future Matter. Your well-being is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension and virtual stock options for your mental, physical, and financial health. Your peace of mind is our priority - in the present and future

We Live Openness. Collaboration and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. We practice openness, fostering trust and respect. Individuality is our collective strength, fueling innovation and driving us forward

We connect chips – and people. We encourage qualified individuals from any background to apply. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the industry

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