Experienced Mixed-Signal IC Designer

Keysight Technologies; Bochum; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of technological innovation as an Experienced Mixed-Signal Designer. In this role, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge ASICs that drive performance breakthroughs in electronic test and measurement products. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to design high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits, enhancing the performance and cost-effectiveness of our solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the fastest and most accurate measurement ICs in the industry, contributing to a connected and secure world.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with experience in mixed-signal IC design.
• Several years of experience designing high-speed ADC converters.

Aufgaben

• Develop custom ASIC data converter solutions for GHz applications.
• Design streaming I/O data paths and contribute to ASIC measurement.

Kenntnisse

Mixed-Signal IC Design

High-Speed ADC Design

CMOS Technologies

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

PhD in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verilog

Verilog-A

Jobbeschreibung

Keysight is at the forefront of technological innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights to visionaries and innovators in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our approximately 15,000 employees develop world-class solutions across markets such as communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductors for customers in over 100 countries. Our solutions and methods help connect and secure the world.

Our culture has earned us recognition on Fortune 100’s Best Companies List and a 'Great Place to Work' certification. We are driven, collaborative, ethical, and curious, valuing all ideas, especially bold ones. Our corporate social responsibility efforts support communities, nurture future engineers, and promote environmental sustainability.

Inclusion, Equity & Diversity are core to our values. We believe that fostering a sense of belonging enhances creativity and innovation, and everyone should be respected regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected classes. We actively engage in diversity programs, employee networks, and mentoring to grow in our understanding of inclusion.

About the Job :

This role is based in Keysight Laboratories in Bochum, where we develop application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) to drive performance breakthroughs and differentiate our electronic test and measurement products. We foster a collaborative engineering environment that emphasizes teamwork, enthusiasm, and excellence in designing high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs.

What you will be doing :

As an Experienced Mixed-Signal Designer, you will join the Mixed-Signal ASIC Design team as a senior or co-lead designer. Your responsibilities include developing custom ASIC data converter solutions for GHz applications, implementing core ADC and DAC structures, designing streaming I/O data paths, and contributing to the measurement and emulation of communication transceiver ASICs. You will work with CMOS and BiCMOS technologies to innovate high-performance mixed-signal ASICs, enhancing our test and measurement products' performance and cost-effectiveness, enabling the generation of high-speed signals like RF communications and serial link waveforms. Your expertise will contribute to creating some of the world's fastest and most accurate measurement ICs.

Required Qualifications :

• A PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, with thesis work on mixed-signal IC design (preferred), or an M.S. with substantial relevant experience.
• Several years of direct experience designing and developing high-speed (>5 GSa/s, 8+ bits) ADC converters in advanced CMOS technologies (28nm and smaller), at both architectural and transistor levels.
• Experience in ADC chip turn-on, testing, debugging, and performance documentation.
• Proficiency in designing high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits in advanced CMOS technologies, at schematic and layout levels.
• Experience with mixed-signal building blocks and integrated systems such as PLLs, DACs, serializers, or wideband amplifiers.
• Ability to work well in a team, lead technically, and document and present results effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills for dynamic, cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify root causes of complex problems.
• Self-motivated with a drive to meet aggressive development schedules and manufacturing standards.

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Applying analog and digital signal processing to data converter systems to enhance linearity, accuracy, and performance.
• Experience with 28 Gbps SERDES circuits (e.g., CDRs, AFE, DFE).
• Background in device modeling, thermal design, and IC packaging.
• Understanding of semiconductor technologies, signal integrity, and electromagnetic issues.
• Experience with mixed-mode simulation using tools like Verilog or Verilog-A.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting for automation.
• Experience with RTL-based digital design flows for verified netlists and physical synthesis.

What we offer :

An exciting opportunity within a leading company that develops innovative solutions for a connected and secure world. We provide a competitive package and a vibrant culture. Details about our culture and benefits can be found HERE.

• Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.