Senior Engineer, Design Evaluation Engineering

Analog Devices, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 104,866 - 157,334; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial telecommute

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Senior Engineer for Design Evaluation Engineering. You will develop evaluation test solutions for high-performance analog/mixed-signal ICs and design hardware/software for lab characterization.

Collaborate with design and layout teams to implement robust test plans and data-driven improvements. You will automate tests using C#/C++/Python, use OrCAD/Cadence Allegro for schematics, and support customers and internal teams with expert technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical discipline required.
• 3 years of experience in Design Evaluation Engineering or related role.
• Experience automating tests with high-speed lab equipment (oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers).
• Ability to characterize MIPI DPHY/CPHY TX/RX behavior, timing, jitter and impedance checks.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (OrCAD/Cadence Allegro) and Python/C#/C++ for automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop evaluation/test solutions for high-performance analog/mixed-signal ICs.
• Design and debug cost-effective HW/SW for lab characterization and qualification.
• Create PCB schematics and collaborate with layout engineers.
• Automate test programs and correlate results with simulations and production tests.
• Support application teams and investigate customer returns; replicate setups as needed.

Skills

MIPI DPHY/CPHY timing

GBDC characterization

RF high-speed design

Hardware troubleshooting

Soldering/ESD safety

Test automation (C#/C++/Python)

PCB schematic/layout

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

SMA fixtures

Soldering irons

OrCAD Cadence Allegro

Job description

## Senior Engineer, Design Evaluation EngineeringApplylocations: US, CO, Colorado Springs, Centennial: US, CO, Colorado Springs, Chapel Hillstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R264177**About Analog Devices**Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.**Employer:** Analog Devices, Inc.**Job Title:** Senior Engineer, Design Evaluation Engineering**Job Requisition:** 1010.465 / R264177 **Job Location:** Colorado Springs, Colorado**Job Type:** Full Time**Rate of Pay:** $104,866 - $157,334 per year**Duties:** Develop product evaluation and validation test solutions for high performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (IC). Design, develop and debug cost effective evaluation test HW/SW solutions for characterization and qualification in a lab environment. Work with design engineers in defining/developing evaluation test methodologies, test plans, and test modes. Design evaluation test schematics and work with lay-out engineers for creation of printed circuit boards (PCB). Design, debug, and continuously improve evaluation test programs to correlate evaluation test solution results to design engineering simulations and production test programs. Engage and support local and offshore application teams to resolve product use case questions and problems after production release. Assist with customer returns and provide technical assistance to the Failure Analysis teams. Participate in New Product Development teams and evaluate new evaluation test systems for future applications. If the need arises, replicate a customer setup to investigate customer returns that require deeper analysis. Compile, analyze, and organize data extracted from tests to communicate to designers for future improvement. Manage, create, and maintain project schedules that align with product introduction and release dates.Partial telecommute benefit (2 days/week work from home).**Requirements:** Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical discipline (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Design Evaluation Engineer or related occupation automating various tests with high-speed and high precision lab test equipment including High Speed Oscilloscope, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, BERTs, Source Measurement Units, and temperature chambers.Must also possess the following (quantitative experience requirements not applicable to this section):* Demonstrated expertise in characterizing MIPI DPHY and CPHY analog TX/RX behavior, including Low Power / High Speed timing, eyediagram/jitter evaluation, differential/common‐point voltage measurements, and impedance/Sparameter checks, using oscilloscopes, highspeed probes, and conformancestyle methods.* Demonstrated expertise in RF/SI background for high-speed characterization board design and debug, including VNAbased Sparameter/returnloss measurements, de‐embedding, and controlled‐impedance/stack‐up review, TDR where applicable.* Demonstrated expertise in organizing, running, and communicating in Guaranteed by Design Characterization (GBDC) efforts on the bench; running critical tests that Test Engineers cannot run with production setup.* Demonstrated expertise in hardware background to troubleshoot and resolve general bench issues and apply fixes as needed, including standard lab skills (ESDsafe handling, soldering/rework), use of common hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers/torque drivers), familiarity with standard metric/imperial fastener sizes, and setup/operation of RF fixtures. (e.g., SMA connections, attenuators, splitters, terminations, bias‐tees).* Demonstrated expertise in programming in C#, C++, Visual Studio, or Python to automate test hardware for testing integrated circuits efficiently.* Demonstrated expertise in using PCB schematic capture and layout tools such as OrCAD or Cadence Allegro for hardware design.* Demonstrated expertise in using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook) to perform statistical analysis of integrated circuit test characterization data to guarantee functionality and performance.* Demonstrated expertise in utilizing signal processing techniques and analog/digital conversion to guarantee data sheet electrical specifications.**Contact:** Eligible for employee referral program. Apply online at https://www.analog.com/en/careers.html and Reference Position Number: R264177.*For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.**Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.**EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.*Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: NoShift Type: 1st Shift/Days* Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.* This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.* This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, **holidays, and sick time**, and other benefits.