Analog Design Engineer
IC Enable · Richardson, TX ·
- Category
- Hardware
- Experience
- 3+ years
For over 20 years IC Enable has successfully provided design IP, IC products, services, and platform solutions to demanding customers ranging from startups to Fortune 50 members. Our design and product offerings focus on high reliability, mixed-signal and digital markets while our platform solutions focus on IDM, foundry and IP providers. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to change the industry through experience in technology development, full-custom ASIC / SOC and electronics development across the Semiconductor, Medical and Defense industries, including some of the most challenging fabrication processes and product applications.
We are looking for an experienced Analog Circuit Design who has > 7 years of experience with custom Mixed Signal Circuit Design, specifically in the design of neural sensing/ stimulation chips. Design experience includes data converters, low noise, low power amplifiers, power management, RF wireless data transmission, e.g. FSK, ASK, and CT filters.
The right candidate must have Solid knowledge of Cadence/Synopsys EDA tools and practices for analog circuit design and a quality – oriented mindset. We are looking for an individual with strong and effective communication skills that will positively impact our team culture.
Open Position:
We are looking for an experienced Analog Circuit Design who has > 7 years of experience with custom Mixed Signal Circuit Design, specifically in the design of neural sensing/ stimulation chips. Design experience includes data converters, low noise, low power amplifiers, power management, RF wireless data transmission, e.g. FSK, ASK, and CT filters.
The right candidate must have Solid knowledge of Cadence/Synopsys EDA tools and practices for analog circuit design and a quality – oriented mindset. We are looking for an individual with strong and effective communication skills that will positively impact our team culture.
Open Position:
- Richardson, Tx (Hybrid)
- Remote eligibility available for qualified candidates
Key Responsibilities:
- Design of analog building blocks including PLL, low noise amplifiers, charge pumps, bandgap, serial interfaces, data converters, DC regulators, analog filters.
- Run pre-tapeout verification flows to confirm design meets performance, power, reliability, and timing requirements
- Work closely with mask design engineers to deliver the physical design as well as define production/bench-level test plans with post-silicon characterization groups for silicon evaluation to ensure interlocked and high-quality execution.
- Work closely with digital team to ensure quality of final SoC, mixed-signal design delivery
- Create and maintain documentation for the related project work and may improve the design flow
- Lead/mentor junior engineers
Qualifications:
- MSEE/PhD with a minimum of 3-10 years’ experience or BSEE with 5-10 years’ experience. (MS or PhD preferred)
- Strong experience in the semiconductor industry required
- Hands-on design experience in performance analog and low noise/low power amplifiers, analog-to-digital (ADC), digital-to-analog (DAC) data converter, LDO, bandgap, charge pump, RF wireless transmission.
- Proficient with Cadence custom circuit design tools like ADE-L and ADE-XL and running Monte-Carlo, noise, aging, EM and IR drop simulations and stability analysis. (Synopsys tool: Custom Compiler)
- Strong experience with simulation tools such as Spectre, Hspice, PrimeSim.
- MATLAB, System Verilog, Python preferable.
- Capable of understanding DRC and LVS results with verification tools (Calibre, ICV, or PVS)
- Able to work effectively in a team, with good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and positive energy
- Possess strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details
- Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
At IC Enable we know that our most valuable asset is our team. We are seeking a candidate who is ready to dive into our culture and grow with our team. We build our team around those that are humble, hungry, and smart!
IC Enable benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and Ancillary benefits, 401K Plan with Company Match program
IC Enable is an Equal Opportunity Employer