Principal Electrical Engineer

Renesas Electronics; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in San Jose is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Rad-Hard IC design team. You will design high-performance analog/mixed-signal power management products for Space markets, leading transistor-level design and program management through to production.

The role requires deep expertise in power conversion, DC-DC regulators, LDOs, and robust design across Bipolar/BiCMOS/BCD processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
• Experience with analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• Familiarity with power management topologies and DC-DC converters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on product definition with marketing, applications, and customers.
• Apply power process knowledge to design power management products.
• Execute transistor-level design of mixed-signal circuits for power management products.
• Lead programs to meet scheduled project objectives.
• Validate and debug products before transfer to production engineering.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to move concepts from concept to production.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Power management

Bipolar/ BiCMOS/ BCD

Mixed-signal design

Self-motivated

Education

BSEE

Tools

Cadence tools

Job description

Renesas is a dynamic, multi-cultural technology company where employees learn, mentor, innovate, and thrive. We are extending our leadership in fast-growing, data economy-related markets, such as infrastructure and data centers—while strengthening our presence in the industrial, IoT, and automotive segments. Our solutions power the products developed by major innovators worldwide. Join us and build your future by being part of what's next in electronics.

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our elite Radiation-Hardened (Rad-Hard) IC design team in San Jose. In this role, you will design innovative, high-performance, and highly profitable products specifically targeted toward Space markets.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of designing Analog and Mixed-Signal ICs for Precision Analog and Power Management applications. You will be at the forefront of creating state-of-the-art, ultra-low quiescent-current 40V to 100V DC-DC switching converters, LDOs, and multifunction power management circuits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on product definition with marketing, applications, and customers.
• Apply an in-depth understanding of power process technologies (both existing and under development) to design next-generation power management products.
• Execute transistor-level design of mixed-signal circuits for new and derivative power management products.
• Lead and manage programs to successfully achieve scheduled project objectives.
• Validate and debug products prior to transferring them to production engineering.
• Interface seamlessly with cross-functional process, test, product, application, and marketing teams to bring new products from initial concept through production release.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of integrated analog circuit design, as well as bipolar, BiCMOS, and BCD process technologies.
• Strong grasp of large-power transistor (bipolar and DMOS) design, layout, and robustness.
• Thorough knowledge of various switch-mode power-conversion topologies (boost, buck, multiple-phase current sharing, and various control methods).
• Hands‑on experience with Cadence tools for analog design and mixed‑signal simulation.
• Experience with behavior‑al top‑level modeling, mixed‑signal verification methodologies, analog/digital interfaces, and digital buses.
• Demonstrated ability to be highly self‑motivated and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Direct experience with radiation-hardened (Rad-Hard) power management products.
• Familiarity with gate driver techniques and a solid understanding of control systems.

Education

• BSEE required (MSEE or PhD preferred) or equivalent industry experience.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual‑use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.