Analog Design Engineer - Technical Lead

NXP Semiconductors; Valbonne; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NXP Semiconductors in France seeks a Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer / Technical Lead to guide the design, development, and validation of complex analog and mixed-signal ICs. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, mentor engineers, and ensure successful silicon qualification from concept to production.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, innovative methodologies, and delivering high-performance semiconductor products while advancing roadmaps and product development

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in analog or mixed-signal IC design.
• CMOS analog circuit design expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, and similar tools.
• Proven track record in silicon development and product delivery.
• Solid understanding of device physics, noise analysis, and DFM.

Responsabilités

• Lead architecture, design, and verification of analog/mixed-signal blocks.
• Develop transistor-level designs and run comprehensive simulations.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, and issue resolution.
• Support layout, post-layout verification, silicon bring-up, and characterization.
• Collaborate with system, digital, layout, and manufacturing teams.
• Promote best practices, methodologies, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineers and teams.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and strategic initiatives.

Connaissances

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Formation

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Outils

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Description du poste

Position Summary: The Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer / Technical Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of complex analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance semiconductor products from concept through silicon qualification. The individual serves as a technical reference within the organization, driving innovation, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve business and technical objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and verification of analog and mixed‑signal blocks, including amplifiers, voltage references, regulators, ADCs/DACs, PLLs, clocking circuits, sensor interfaces, and power management solutions.
• Develop transistor‑level designs and perform detailed simulations to ensure performance across process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) conditions.
• Drive design reviews, technical risk assessments, and problem‑solving activities throughout the product development cycle.
• Support layout implementation, post‑layout verification, silicon bring‑up, characterization, and production ramp activities.
• Collaborate closely with system architects, digital design, verification, layout, product engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Define and promote best practices, design methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and strategic product development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.
• Typically >15 years of experience in analog or mixed‑signal IC design.
• Strong expertise in CMOS analog circuit design and analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with industry‑standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, and related simulation and verification environments.
• Proven track record of successful silicon development and product delivery.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, noise analysis, reliability, and design‑for‑manufacturing considerations.

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership and decision‑making.
• Advanced problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects and influence technical direction.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Effective mentoring and team development skills.
• Results‑oriented with a focus on quality, innovation, and execution.

Expected Impact

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering robust, high‑performance analog solutions, driving first‑pass silicon success, advancing design methodologies, and contributing to the development of future products and technologies while serving as a recognized technical leader within the organization.

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