Lead Analog & Mixed-Signal Engineer

Quantum Design Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Quantum Design in San Diego, CA is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead analog and mixed-signal electronics for advanced instrumentation. You will define architecture, drive design validation, and mentor a growing team while collaborating with firmware, FPGA, software, and mechanical engineers.

The role demands hands-on leadership, expertise in precision electronics, and the ability to solve complex challenges in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related discipline required.
• Eight years of mixed-signal circuit board design experience spanning both schematic design and board layout.
• Two years of leading and supervising technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical lead for analog and mixed-signal electronics across Quantum Design's instrument platforms.
• Define board level and system level architectures for precision measurement systems, working from instrument performance requirements down to individual electronic subsystems.
• Design precision analog and mixed-signal circuitry, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, and design validation.
• Develop grounding, shielding, isolation, and partitioning strategies that enable reliable measurement of low-level signals in electrically noisy environments.
• Lead the electrical engineering team by setting priorities, reviewing designs, mentoring engineers, and helping develop technical talent within the group.
• Work closely with firmware, FPGA, software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure new designs meet overall instrument requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex board and system level issues, using targeted testing and analysis to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Own EMC and electrical safety compliance for new and existing products, including diagnosing and correcting issues uncovered during testing and certification activities.
• Review digital, FPGA, and firmware designs to ensure they support overall system objectives and coexist successfully with sensitive analog circuitry.
• Modernize existing designs by addressing component obsolescence, improving manufacturability, and extending product life while preserving proven performance.
• Create clear technical documentation, including design decisions, analyses, test results, and implementation details that can be maintained and understood for years to come.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and service teams in resolving production and field issues and improving overall product reliability.

Skills

Eight years of mixed-signal circuit‑b​

Team leadership

C/C++ firmware development

HDL in FPGA

High-voltage circuit design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Quantum Design in San Diego, CA is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead analog and mixed-signal electronics for advanced instrumentation. You will define architecture, drive design validation, and mentor a growing team while collaborating with firmware, FPGA, software, and mechanical engineers.

The role demands hands-on leadership, expertise in precision electronics, and the ability to solve complex challenges in demanding environments.