Principal Mixed-Signal & Analog Engineer

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Cypress, CA is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Mixed-Signal & Analog) to lead architecture, design, and integration of mixed-signal and analog circuitry for high-reliability aerospace and defense systems.

You will perform schematic capture, oversee PCB layout (Cadence Allegro preferred), run simulations, and provide technical documentation and status reporting while collaborating with program teams in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with emphasis in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define, architect, design, implement, and integrate mixed-signal and analog circuits for high-reliability electronics.
• Develop low-noise analog circuits and quiet power supplies for imaging sensors.
• Perform schematic capture and oversee PCB layout activities (Cadence Allegro preferred).
• Conduct circuit-level and board-level simulations to verify functionality and performance.
• Debug and integrate hardware using oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and other laboratory equipment.
• Create technical documentation including board specifications, user guides, test reports, and design review presentations.
• Provide regular project status updates and technical reporting.
• Complete assigned tasks on schedule while meeting technical requirements.
• Evaluate and specify supplier components, subsystems, and engineering services.
• Support organizational mission, values, and culture.
• Participate in engineering, customer, and business meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mixed-signal design

Analog circuit design

High-reliability electronics

Oscilloscope

PCB layout supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Acara Solutions in Cypress, CA is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Mixed-Signal & Analog) to lead architecture, design, and integration of mixed-signal and analog circuitry for high-reliability aerospace and defense systems.

You will perform schematic capture, oversee PCB layout (Cadence Allegro preferred), run simulations, and provide technical documentation and status reporting while collaborating with program teams in a fast-paced defense environment.