Principal Analog Designer

Chipright; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal/Senior Analogue Design Engineer responsible for analogue design from concept to production silicon. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in analogue mixed-signal IC design, proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools, and excellent communication skills. Experience in developing ICs for automotive applications is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar discipline.
• Experience in analogue mixed-signal IC design, including ADCs, LDOs, and clock generation circuits.
• Strong skills in analogue and mixed signal modelling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Own analogue and mixed-signal design activities including verification and sign-off.
• Contribute to product definition and participate in design activities.
• Support device evaluation and ramp to production.

Skills

Analogue design

Mixed-signal IC design

EDA tools proficiency

Debug skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Industry standard EDA tools

Job description

Overview

Principal/Senior Analogue Design Engineer. Responsible for analogue design at block level, sub-system and chip level, with ownership from concept to production silicon, including involvement in product definition, design specification, architectural development, transistor and top level design, analogue and mixed-signal simulation, layout, review and sign-off. Involvement across the product development process with support for device evaluation and ramp to production including ATE test development, test coverage, split-lot & yield analysis and debug, device qualification and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own analogue and mixed-signal design activities across block level, sub-system and chip level, including design, verification and sign-off.
• Contribute to product definition, design specification, architectural development, and layout activities; participate in transistor and top-level design.
• Perform analogue and mixed-signal simulation, review results, and support sign-off for production silicon.
• Support device evaluation and ramp to production, including ATE test development, test coverage, split-lot and yield analysis, debugging, device qualification and failure analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar discipline
• Experience in analogue mixed-signal IC design including the design of ADCs, LDOs, references and clock generation circuits
• Strong skills and knowledge in analogue design, analogue and mixed signal modelling and simulation, layout, block, sub-system and chip level floorplanning, ESD and chip level sign-off
• Highly proficient with industry standard EDA tools
• Experience delivering successful IC design projects from concept to production in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Organised and thorough with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent debug skills and the ability to interpret data and resolve issues
• Experience of developing ICs for automotive applications and knowledge of automotive systems, specifications or frameworks (ISO26262, IEC61508, AEC-Q100 etc.) is desirable