Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Designer (ADC/DAC Focus)

Blue Origin; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Onsite in San Diego or Cupertino

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced analog/mixed-signal IC design lead to develop high-performance ADC/DAC circuits in advanced CMOS/SiGe processes. You will drive layout, verification and collaboration with system architects for RF payload integration.

The role requires 7+ years in high-end analog/mixed-signal ICs, expertise in data converters and extensive silicon debugging. Relocation, travel, and on-site work in San Diego or Cupertino are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of industry experience in the design and development of high-performance analog/mixed-signal ICs and systems.
• Expertise in the design of data converters (ADCs and DACs).
• Proficiency in mixed-mode and analog/RF modeling, simulation, and verification using MATLAB, Spectre, SystemVerilog, and AMS.
• Deep understanding of electromigration and layout-dependent effects in advanced FinFET technologies.
• Extensive experience in silicon characterization and debugging.
• Experience with analog/RF building blocks such as amplifiers, filters, oscillators, reference generation and LDOs.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible status is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and integration of advanced analog/mixed-signal functions in CMOS and SiGe technologies.
• Utilize Spectre and AMS flows to develop high-performance mixed-signal circuits and systems.
• Collaborate with system architects to define block-level requirements for RF payloads and terminals.
• Oversee layout, top-level integration, floorplanning and tape-out verification.
• Work with validation and product engineers to develop test plans and bring-up procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices in analog design.

Skills

ADC/DAC design

Analog/mixed-signal design

RF design concepts

AMS modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Spectre

MATLAB

SystemVerilog

AMS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced analog/mixed-signal IC design lead to develop high-performance ADC/DAC circuits in advanced CMOS/SiGe processes. You will drive layout, verification and collaboration with system architects for RF payload integration.

The role requires 7+ years in high-end analog/mixed-signal ICs, expertise in data converters and extensive silicon debugging. Relocation, travel, and on-site work in San Diego or Cupertino are offered.