Analog Front End Architect (Tektronix)

Ralliant; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking an Analog Front End Architect to define instrument architecture from system to ASIC levels. You will lead a team to translate customer workflows into specifications for probes, data converters, and signal paths, including attenuators and preamplifiers.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and driving reusable technology across design cycles. Beaverton, OR offers in-person or hybrid work arrangements with strong opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering, advanced degree preferred.
• 5 or more years demonstrated experience in design of circuits for test and measurement.
• Proficiency in analog amplifier specification and design, especially ASIC design.
• Signal integrity, electromagnetic propagation, power integrity, and linear systems proficiency.
• Experience interpreting customer's workflow into specification and topology.
• Strong cross-functional communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Define electronic architecture and workflow that interfaces between the customer's device and the data converter in the instrument, including probe, oscilloscope, signal source, and RF/Optical instrumentation signal paths.
• Specify and design input attenuators and switches, input preamplifier topologies using commercial and internally developed ASICs, analog samplers and up/down converters, Transimpedance Amplifiers, ESD protection structures, overload/overstress protection, buffer and distribution amplifiers for DACs.
• Specify key performance parameters in alignment with market and business needs.
• Lead a team of individual contributors in evolving architecture from concept to reference design implementation.
• Advise and evolve throughout the architecture lifecycle.
• Define technology for reuse and scaling beyond short term design cycles.

Skills

Analog design

ASIC design

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Cross-functional communication

Leadership

Metrology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Matlab

Python

HFSS

CST

Keysight ADS

AWR Microwave Office

SPICE

SPECTRE

PCB Layout tools

Job description

Job Title

Analog Front End Architect

Location

In Person or Hybrid (Beaverton, OR)

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Analog Signal Path Architect to join our team. Come join us in defining and developing our next generation instrument and probe architecture, including the system level and ASIC level design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test and measurement of electronic devices, analog amplifier design experience, domain knowledge, metrology, signal integrity, and project leadership. Candidate will have opportunity to be mentored and mentor in this role by key Principals and Fellows in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Define electronic architecture and workflow that interfaces between the customer's device and the data converter in the instrument, including probe, oscilloscope, signal source, and RF/Optical instrumentation signal paths.
• Specify and design input attenuators and switches, input preamplifier topologies using commercial and internally developed ASICs, analog samplers and up/down converters, Transimpedance Amplifiers, ESD protection structures, overload/overstress protection, buffer and distribution amplifiers for DACs.
• Specify key performance parameters in alignment with market and business needs.
• Lead a team of individual contributors in evolving architecture from concept to reference design implementation.
• Advise and evolve throughout the architecture lifecycle.
• Define technology for reuse and scaling beyond short term design cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering, advanced degree preferred.
• 5 or more years demonstrated experience in design of circuits for test and measurement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analog amplifier specification and design, especially ASIC design.
• Signal integrity, electromagnetic propagation, power integrity, and linear systems proficiency.
• Demonstrated experience in interpretation of customer's workflow into specification and topology.
• Strong cross-functional communication and teaching skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior level experience in design or system engineering.
• Proficiency in metrology and the design of calibrated circuits.
• Laboratory experience with oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, impedance measurement across frequency, noise measurement, signal sources, and ESD/EMI/EOS characterization.
• Design and use of probes, interposers, or other signal access devices.

Development Opportunities

• Experience in model-based design.
• Senior or Principal level promotion track.
• Experience in transistor level/ASIC design across extended temperature ranges.
• Experience in interpretation of production statistics, design for manufacturing, VAVE, and sustaining activities.
• Experience in modeling software such as Cadence Virtuoso; Matlab or Python; Ansys HFSS or CST; Keysight ADS, Ansys Designer, or AWR Microwave Office; PCB/Package layout tools; and SPICE or SPECTRE.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

144 - 260

Export Controls / ITAR Compliance

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.