Analog Design Engineer

Actalent; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Contract-to-hire potential

Job summary

Actalent in Louisville, KY is seeking an Analog Design Engineer to design and develop analog and mixed-signal building blocks for next-generation ASICs, leveraging advanced tools and lab characterization.

The role is contract-to-hire, hybrid with three days in the office. Pay ranges from $75.00 to $127.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and location-based considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years of hands-on experience designing analog and/or mixed-signal ICs such as amplifiers, PLLs, ADCs, and DACs.
• Proficiency with modern ASIC design and verification tools for analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Strong foundation in analog and RF analysis prior to simulation, including noise, linearity, stability, and frequency response.
• Experience with layout of critical analog and RF cells, including high-frequency design considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop key analog and mixed-signal building blocks for next-generation ASICs using advanced design tools.
• Perform detailed circuit simulations to optimize performance, robustness, and manufacturability.
• Characterize analog and mixed-signal designs and develop comprehensive characterization plans.
• Apply a strong foundation in analog and RF analysis to guide design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate blocks into larger systems.
• Support lab characterization and correlate silicon results with simulations.

Skills

Analog IC design

Mixed-signal IC design

RF analysis

High-frequency design

Circuit simulations

Collaboration in distributed teams

Education

BSEE or MSEE

MS/MSE or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Cadence EMX

Job description

Job Title: Analog Design EngineerJob Description

This role focuses on designing and developing advanced analog and mixed-signal building blocks for next-generation ASICs. You will use modern design and verification tools to create high-performance, manufacturable circuits and ensure robust end-to-end system performance. The position offers the opportunity to work on precision-engineered measurement solutions that help bring cutting-edge digital technologies to life within a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop key analog and mixed-signal building blocks for next-generation ASICs using advanced design tools.

• Perform detailed circuit simulations to optimize performance, robustness, and manufacturability of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.

• Conduct signal-level and system-level analysis beyond the ASIC to ensure end-to-end performance of the overall solution.

• Characterize analog and mixed-signal designs and/or develop comprehensive characterization plans to validate performance.

• Apply a strong foundation in analog and RF analysis prior to simulation to guide design decisions and improve design efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams to integrate analog and mixed-signal blocks into larger systems.

• Contribute to architectural and high-level design discussions by providing technical input and recommendations based on analysis and experience.

• Support lab characterization and correlation of silicon results with simulation data to refine models and improve future designs.

• Use modern ASIC design, verification, and electromagnetic (EM) modeling tools to evaluate high-frequency performance and layout impacts.

• Document design specifications, analysis results, and characterization methodologies to support reuse and knowledge sharing.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (BSEE or MSEE) in Electrical Engineering.

• 5 years of hands-on experience designing analog and/or mixed-signal integrated circuits such as amplifiers, PLLs, ADCs, and DACs.

• Proficiency with modern ASIC design and verification tools for analog and mixed-signal circuits.

• Strong foundation in analog and RF analysis prior to simulation, including understanding of noise, linearity, stability, and frequency response.

• Experience with layout of critical analog and RF cells, including high-frequency design considerations.

• Experience working with high-frequency designs and related analysis techniques.

• Experience using tools such as Ansys and Cadence EMX for EM-related aspects of analog and RF layout.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master's (MSEE) or PhD in Electrical Engineering.

• 10 years of experience in analog and/or mixed-signal IC design.

• Experience designing, modeling, and optimizing phase-locked loop (PLL) architectures, including loop dynamics, phase noise, jitter performance, frequency synthesis, and mixed-signal implementation trade-offs.

• Experience characterizing analog and mixed-signal designs in the lab and correlating silicon results with simulation data.

• Experience designing and modeling high-frequency electronic components using 3D electromagnetic (EM) field solvers such as Ansys HFSS or Cadence EMX.

• Experience working effectively with remote, geographically distributed teams.

• Demonstrated ability to influence architectural and high-level design decisions.

• Interest in contributing to an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role operates in a hybrid work model, with at least three days per week in the office to support close collaboration and hands‑on lab and design activities. You will work with advanced ASIC design, verification, and EM modeling tools, as well as precision measurement and characterization equipment for lab validation. The environment emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and inclusion, encouraging people to explore the boundaries of what is possible and to bring new digital technologies closer to reality. The culture focuses on creating a strong sense of belonging, supporting professional growth, and enabling teams to thrive while working on world-changing measurement and electronics solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $127.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan -- Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Louisville,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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