Principal Electrical Engineer

Renesas Electronics; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in San Jose is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Rad-Hard IC design team focused on space-grade power management products. You will design high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits, including ultra-low quiescent-current DC-DC converters and LDOs.

Responsibilities include defining product direction with marketing and customers, performing transistor-level design, leading programs to meet schedules, and ensuring robust verification before production

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of analog circuit design and power management.
• Experience with bipolar, BiCMOS and BCD processes.
• Proficient in transistor-level design and layout for high-power ICs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on product definition with marketing, applications, and customers.
• Execute transistor-level design of mixed-signal circuits for new power management products.
• Lead and manage programs to meet scheduled project objectives.
• Validate and debug products prior to production transfer.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to release.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Power management

Mixed-signal design

Transistor-level design

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE required

MSEE or PhD preferred

Tools

Cadence tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Analog/mixed-signal simulation

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 behavioral 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 ourDiversity & 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.

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