Staff Electrical Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 114,400 - 220,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Austin is seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer to lead analog IC design for complex mixed-signal and power management ICs.

You will participate in architecture, validation, and tape-out, driving layouts and silicon evaluation while supporting production test and customer activities. The role requires extensive MOS transistor knowledge, CMOS/BiCMOS processes, and end-to-end design flow experience from product definition to high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Deep analog circuit design background and IP development experience.
• Involvement from product definition to tape-out and production test.
• Mentoring junior engineers and leading design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and verify analog circuits to meet product requirements.
• Develop and patent innovative designs for IP protection.
• Contribute to product definition and technology selection.
• Balance innovation with timely project delivery.
• Provide input during design reviews and learn from others.

Skills

Analog IC design

Mixed-signal design

Power management ICs

Transistor-level design

Circuit simulation

Education

BSEE/MSEE/PhD

Tools

Cadence

Layout verification tools

Modeling tools

UNIX

Job description

Staff Electrical Engineer - Austin

Seeking an experienced Analog IC design engineer for developing complex analog mixed-signal/ integrated power management ICs for Industrial Control, Industrial Power, Isolation, and other Infrastructure applications. This person will work in a design group at the forefront of "Powering" the A.I., EV and Energy revolution, working to develop technologies that will revolutionize various end markets by enabling new levels of power efficiency.

The position requires a deep analog circuit design background including a strong history of innovative product and IP definition and design. The desired individual will participate in product roadmaps, definition, technology selection, design, and verification. The individual will have a role in defining and implementing the overall system architecture, designing transistor-level analog circuit blocks, simulating sub-system performance, creating and using behavioral models of blocks and the entire IC, doing and/or supervising physical layout, verifying circuit and chip-level operation and performance, and assisting with tape‑out related activities. Responsibilities also include detailed documentation, silicon evaluation and debugging, production test development support, customer support, and other activities as required to achieve high volume production.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and verify circuits, systems, algorithms, etc. to meet product requirements.
• Develop innovative new designs for patenting or protecting as trade secrets.
• Participate and contribute to product definition.
• Balance innovation with execution to ensure that projects are delivered in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate good judgment in solving a broad range of issues, based on an advanced understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for custom layout including overseeing the work of layout designers.
• Report design results through design reviews.
• Attend design reviews to provide input and learn from other designers' experiences.
• Set the example for more junior members on the technical team by thoughtful use of quantitative analysis and intuition to solve mixed-signal problems of advanced complexity.
• Research design techniques through technical publications and seminars.

Education and Experience

• BSEE + 8 years experience, MSEE + 6 years experience, or PhD + 3 years experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MOS transistors and analog circuit design.
• Knowledge of complex AC/DC analysis (poles, zeros, compensation), loop dynamics and feedback systems.
• Advanced knowledge of device physics and CMOS/BiCMOS fabrication processes.
• Previous design experience with complex mixed‑signal design problems.
• Advanced knowledge in signals, systems and transforms.
• Experience with end-to-end design flow from product definition to high volume manufacturing including support of production test, application validation and manufacturing problem solving.
• Advanced understanding of layout tradeoffs for performance and size.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong background in analog signal chain solutions.
• Strong knowledge of circuit simulation tools, layout verification tools, modeling tools, and UNIX.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of high voltage processes and design in BCD and/or SOI type processes.
• Previous design experience with integrated power conversion circuits (DC‑DC/Power converters, charge‑pumps, LDOs, rectifiers, amplifiers).
• Advanced MOS Device modeling skills (noise, excess thermal noise, DIBL).
• Exceptional laboratory measurement skills.
• System knowledge (e.g., isolators) and advanced design skills in system modeling.
• Understanding of mixed-signal solutions including discrete‑time digital signal processing.
• Familiarity with quality systems documentation and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$114,400 – $220,200 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium‑free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].