Senior Analog & Mixed-Signal Engineer, Low-Noise Front Ends

Photon Kinetics, Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon Kinetics, Inc in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and improve analog and mixed‑signal electronics at the heart of our test and measurement instruments.

You will work across the full design lifecycle from concept to production, handling signals up to 2 GHz, developing ultra‑low‑noise front ends, firmware for bare‑metal systems, and collaborating with Manufacturing and Customer Support to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Demonstrated experience with low-noise signal chain design and data-acquisition systems.
• Proficiency with SPICE simulation and analytical circuit design techniques from concept through physical PCB realization.
• Experience with PCB CAD tools and an understanding of component placement and signal routing for mixed-signal boards.
• Working knowledge of microcontroller programming and embedded systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and mixed-signal circuits from DC to 2 GHz for PK instruments.
• Develop ultra-low-noise photodiode front ends and signal conditioning.
• Analyze circuits with SPICE and bench tests; document results clearly.
• Lead from concept to schematic, PCB layout, prototyping, and release.
• Contribute to firmware for bare‑metal and embedded systems.
• Debug and test microcontroller‑based subsystems.
• Assist Manufacturing with test procedures and early production support.
• Define testing and acceptance criteria for finished products.
• Provide technical support to Customer Service and Marketing.
• Participate in design reviews and cross‑functional teams.
• Monitor trends in components and techniques relevant to PK products.
• Improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability of PK products.
• Develop understanding of PK products and key markets.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Mixed-signal circuit design

Low-noise signal chain design

Data-acquisition systems

SPICE simulation

Embedded systems

Microcontroller programming

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BSEE or MSEE, or equivalent

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB CAD tools

PIC microcontrollers toolchain

Job description

Photon Kinetics, Inc in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and improve analog and mixed‑signal electronics at the heart of our test and measurement instruments.

You will work across the full design lifecycle from concept to production, handling signals up to 2 GHz, developing ultra‑low‑noise front ends, firmware for bare‑metal systems, and collaborating with Manufacturing and Customer Support to ensure reliability and manufacturability.