Experienced Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer

MACOM; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM is seeking an Experienced Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer to join its product development team in Newport Beach. The role focuses on designing state-of-the-art circuits for serial communications and requires deep knowledge of high-frequency analog design and circuit simulation.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of analog/design experience, proficiency with EDA tools, and hands-on lab skills. Travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• > MSEE with minimum of 5 years of analog design experience in high frequency/high speed blocks in CMOS and/or BiCMOS technologies.
• > Demonstrated successful track record of silicon success in blocks/products such as Gbps equalizers, CDRs, PLLs, laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers, ADCs and DACs
• > Solid understanding of analog and high frequency design fundamentals
• > Proficient with EDA design tools
• > EMX/HFSS and system level simulators (ADS/Matlab) experience highly regarded
• > Experience with lab equipment (real-time and sampling scopes, signal and pattern generators, spectrum analyzers and VNAs) and prototype evaluation and debug
• > System knowledge of circuits and functions related to the transmission and reception of a wired or optical link is desirable (equalizers, CDR/PLL, TIA, etc.)
• > Ability to characterize products hands on in the lab
• > Ability to support a product through the entire product development and release cycle
• > Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to speak to various technical and management levels
• > Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Design state-of-the-art circuits for serial communications as part of the dynamic product development team.
• Understand the overall product flow from definition to qualification and contribute to test and validation.
• Collaborate with design, lab, and product teams to ensure successful product development and release.
• Characterize and debug devices in the lab and support prototype evaluation as needed.

Skills

Circuit design fundamentals

Analog/mixed-signal design

Strong communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

MSEE with minimum 5 years experience

Tools

EDA design tools

EMX/HFSS

ADS/Matlab

Job description

Company Overview

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard. MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Experienced Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer

Job Description:

• As part of the dynamic product development team of MACOM, the candidate will design state of the art circuits for serial communications.
• The successful candidate must have solid understanding of circuit design fundamentals and have familiarity with various circuit simulators.
• Understanding of the overall product flow from definition to qualification is also required.

Job Qualifications

• MSEE with minimum of 5 years of analog design experience of high frequency/high speed blocks in CMOS and/or BiCMOS technologies
• Demonstrated successful track record of silicon success in blocks/products such as Gbps equalizers, CDRs, PLLs, laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers, ADCs and DACs
• Solid understanding of analog and high frequency design fundamentals
• Proficient with EDA design tools
• Electromagnetic (EMX/HFSS) and system level simulators (ADS/Matlab) experience highly regarded
• Experience with lab equipment (real-time and sampling scopes, signal and pattern generators, spectrum analyzers and VNAs) and prototype evaluation and debug
• System knowledge of circuits and functions related to the transmission and reception of a wired or optical link is desirable (equalizers, CDR/PLL, TIA, etc.)
• Ability to characterize products hands on in the lab
• Ability to support a product through the entire product development and release cycle
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to speak to various technical and management levels
• Willingness to travel when required.

The Salary Range for this position is $121,000 – $171,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

EEO

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.