Senior System Architecture Engineer

Analog Devices; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 126,943 - 174,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in San Jose, CA, within Data Center & Energy (DCE), seeks a System Architecture Engineer to own the system development of high‑voltage power converters—from architecture and PDBs to intelligent power integration platforms—for AI data center workloads.

You will operate at the intersection of power electronics, embedded firmware and system architecture, collaborating with design, test and manufacturing teams to deliver high‑efficiency, reliable solutions for next‑generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in power electronics, power systems or related fields; senior level if more experience.
• Proficient in Cadence Allegro and Altium Designer; familiarity with Simetrix/Simplis, Mathcad, PLECS or PSIM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prototype intelligent system integrations for AI data centers.
• Set up lab evaluations, debug, perform hardware verification and execute test plans for high‑voltage modules and PDBs.
• Lead multi‑layer PCB designs for high‑voltage/high-power density data center solutions, ensuring signal and power integrity and thermal management.
• Create and maintain schematic symbols and PCB footprints per IPC standards; manage Gerber files and BOMs.
• Collaborate with system architecture, mechanical and thermal teams to meet layout constraints and DFA/DFM, and assist in customer engagements.

Skills

Power electronics

Power systems

Soldering

Manual testing

Firmware integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Altium Designer

Simetrix

Simplis

Mathcad

PLECS

PSIM

Oscilloscopes

Job description

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.

System Architecture Engineer

Data Center & Energy (DCE)

San Jose, CA

About The Role

As a System Engineer, you will own the system development of high-voltage power converters — from power system architecture, power distribution box (PDBs) to intelligent power integration platforms. You will work at the intersection of power electronics, embedded firmware, and system architecture to deliver high-efficiency solutions that support the rapidly evolving power demands of AI data center.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Developing & Prototyping: Responsible for the project development of intelligent system integrations on AI data center, including project execution, system prototyping, debugging/testing and end customer support.
• Lab Evaluation & Testing: Lead test benches setting up, conducting debug, performing hardware verification, and executing the test plan of high voltage power modules (DC/DC modules), hotswap and PDBs.
• High-Performance PCB Layout: Lead and execute multi-layer PCB designs for high-voltage and high-power density data center solutions, ensuring optimal placement and routing for signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management.
• Documentation & Library Management: Create and maintain schematic symbols and PCB footprints according to industry standards (IPC); manage Gerber files and manufacturing documentation (BOM, SCH, Layout files).
• Collaboration: Work closely with system architecture, mechanical and thermal experts to implement layout constraints and mechanical requirements. Communicate with manufacture and suppliers to resolve DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) issues.
• Support customer engagements by providing technical expertise and helping to demonstrate high performance products to end customers.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), power electronics or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in power electronics, power systems, or related fields. Candidates with additional experience may be considered at the Senior Engineer level.
• Tools Expertise: Highly proficient in mainstream EDA tools, specifically Cadence Allegro and Altium Designer. Good at the design tools for simulations, such as Simetrix/Simplis, Mathcad, PLECS or PSIM.
• Proficiently operate electronic test equipment, including programmable DC power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, and thermal cameras to validate design performance.
• Hands-on Skills: Strong manual soldering and rework skills. Ability to use basic shop tools for mechanical modifications.
• Power Electronics Knowledge: Understanding of power converter topologies (LLC, DAB, PFC) and the control algorithm for soft-switching and hard-switching converter.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of the advanced PCBA fabrication processes (stack-up design, copper weight, plating, via technologies) and DFM rules.

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.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $126,943 to $174,579.

• 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.