ANALOG ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

An Analog Engineer turns circuit ideas into working silicon. The work sits inside semiconductor design teams responsible for analog and mixed signal blocks, from references and charge pumps to high voltage layout structures built on BCD process technology. Ownership runs from early block specification and CMOS circuit design through layout review, DRC and LVS verification, and lab characterization, with the toughest part being defending design tradeoffs between area, performance, reliability, and yield before a chip tapes out. Mentoring less experienced designers on schematic-driven layout is part of the job too.

As the Analog Engineer, you turn block level specifications into validated CMOS and mixed signal circuits that meet area, performance, and yield targets before tapeout. The work usually sits within a semiconductor design or product engineering group, alongside layout, verification, and test functions that share responsibility for getting silicon to production.

Career Impact: Hands-on experience designing CMOS blocks such as ADCs, references, and charge pumps signals depth that semiconductor employers screen for directly.

Business Impact: Resolving DRC and LVS issues before chip tape out is what keeps a design from reaching production with costly silicon respins.

Growth Opportunity: Building skill in PLL and clock distribution design opens a path toward senior or principal analog roles overseeing mixed signal architecture.

• Design and simulate analog or mixed signal circuit blocks such as references, converters, and clock generation circuits to meet specifications.
• Validate circuit performance through lab characterization and silicon debug, using bench setups and simulation tools to confirm specifications are met.
• Review layout implementation for DRC and LVS correctness, balancing area, performance, reliability, and yield tradeoffs.
• Document design analysis, test specifications, and characterization results to support tapeout decisions and team knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate with digital, firmware, layout, and test engineers to integrate analog blocks into the larger system design.
• Mentor junior designers on layout practices and circuit design tradeoffs to build team capability over time.
• Track project tasks and validation plans through completion, flagging manufacturability issues before production handoff.
• Support feasibility studies for early block placement and floorplan decisions to reduce risk before detailed design begins.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3 or more years of analog or mixed signal integrated circuit design experience, with CMOS circuit exposure.
• Show working knowledge of CMOS or mixed signal process technology used in modern analog circuit design work.
• Demonstrate ability to review layout implementation for correctness and propose tradeoffs on area, performance, and reliability.
• Communicate clearly with cross functional engineering teams, in both written and verbal form.
• Work independently with limited supervision while managing project tasks and timelines through to completion.
• Show familiarity with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal sources used for circuit validation work.
• Apply problem solving skills to debug circuit or silicon issues found during validation or characterization testing.

• Experience with high voltage or DMOS layout structures built on BCD silicon process technology is a plus.
• Exposure to advanced CMOS process nodes, including designs at 28 nanometers or below for mixed signal applications, is preferred.
• Familiarity with scripting for layout or design automation tasks strengthens a candidate's profile.
• Prior experience mentoring junior designers on circuit or layout techniques is a plus.

• First pass silicon yield rate, reflecting how design and layout tradeoffs perform once in production.
• DRC and LVS violation count at tapeout, reflecting layout review thoroughness on this role's blocks.
• Number of analog or mixed signal blocks released per project cycle, reflecting design throughput.
• Mean time to resolve silicon characterization issues, measuring how fast lab debug work closes.
• Cross-functional review cycle time with digital and firmware teams, reflecting integration efficiency.

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on experience level and process node specialization.
• Bonus: Typically 5 to 15 percent of base salary tied to individual and project milestones.
• Equity: Stock options or RSUs common at larger semiconductor employers, smaller at contract firms.
• Health Benefits: Standard medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer premium contribution.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually plus standard company holidays.
• Common Perks: Tuition reimbursement, professional development budgets, and flexible lab scheduling.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Employment is contingent on a successful background check and confirmed authorization to work in the United States. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants or employees with disabilities upon request during any stage of the hiring process.

The Analog Engineer delivers feasibility studies, modeling, and validation for Sonova's implantable hearing device systems, working with Electrical, Firmware, Software, and Mechanical teams to ensure overall system requirements are met. Reporting to the engineering team, the work spans new product development and knowledge-sharing documentation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in electronic hardware, integrated circuit and SoC development covering specification, design, verification, validation, fabrication, packaging, testing, debugging, failure analysis, documentation, and sustaining engineering
• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to adapt and modify existing Class III Active Implantable Medical Device systems
• Remain available and flexible to support business and technical needs of the company
• Conduct feasibility work on product and system components and features and propose suitable components, algorithms and solutions within area of expertise
• Model and implement proposed solutions using suitable techniques and tools
• Work with Electrical, Firmware, Software and Mechanical teams to ensure the system meets requirements
• Work with R&T and other R&D groups to define architectures and incorporate new technologies for future products
• Develop broad understanding of products and architecture while specializing in select technical segments

Required Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Science
• Bring 0 to 3 years of experience working in a highly regulated environment with strict process, procedure, and documentation requirements
• Demonstrate strong hands-on technical ability in analog circuits, digital circuits, FPGA platforms, embedded systems, ARM based microcontrollers, DSP, RF, control systems, or ICs
• Show ability to understand engineering challenges in a cross-discipline manner and assimilate inputs from other areas
• Use relevant tools such as MATLAB, embedded tools, pSPICE, VHDL, Verilog, System C, C/C++, Python, and lab equipment
• Work independently with limited guidance while demonstrating initiative and strong teamwork
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills

Embedded within Motorola Solutions' Applied Technology group, the Analog Engineer leads schematic and hardware design across power management, battery charging, and RF circuits for low volume, high capability defense and security systems. Working closely with RF, software, FPGA, and mechanical teams, work drives architecture, test strategy, and customer requirements from prototype bring up through full product validation.

Core Functions

• Generate schematics including analog, digital, interface logic, sensors, peripherals, microprocessors, memory, and RF circuits
• Create hardware designs focused on power management, batteries, fuel gauges, charging circuits, and signal integrity
• Design and optimize circuits for minimal current drain to maximize battery life
• Implement analog circuits, memory, power supplies, voltage regulators, USB, battery charging, and sensors
• Use schematic and layout tools for PCB routing, high speed interfaces, impedance matching, and power routing
• Drive product and feature requirements, architecture, design, and test strategy with customers and engineering teams
• Write test procedures, interface control documents, and other documentation
• Support full product development lifecycle from architecture through customer support
• Build trust and buy-in across hardware, RF, software, FPGA, mechanical teams, management, and customers

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with a Master's Degree preferred
• Obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts, including higher level clearance for some contracts, and be a US citizen
• Bring 5+ years of experience designing low voltage digital and analog circuits
• Know schematic capture, layout, and simulation tools such as Cadence, MATLAB, ADS, PSPICE, and Sigrity, along with lab automation tools such as Python and LabView
• Demonstrate working knowledge of embedded software in C/C++ and ability to bring up new embedded systems
• Use lab equipment such as signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, JTAG debuggers, and soldering stations
• Work as a flexible, results-oriented self-starter who thrives on variety and requires minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members in a small multi-disciplinary team setting

Reporting to the Systems R&D team lead, the Analog Engineer shapes component selection, schematics, and prototype testing for autonomous driving and electric vehicle test systems at NI's Austin headquarters. Partnering with customers, NI staff, and cross functional teams, the work helps define new systems and features that meet evolving needs in the transportation industry.

Primary Duties

• Lead the development of components and systems from concept through release
• Create, design, model, prototype, and test electronics and integration solutions for NI systems
• Select and approve components and create schematics and design collateral
• Build and test prototypes and systems hands-on, and support manufacturing throughout production
• Support purchasing to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Define and prioritize tasks and leverage resources to complete work on time
• Review work quality with mentors and technical leaders and ensure adherence to development processes
• Interact with customers, NI staff, and partners to design and deploy new systems and features
• Identify customer and industry needs and propose ideas for new systems and features in the transportation industry

Skills and Qualifications

• Bring relevant experience working in the automotive industry or with applicable technologies, with NI hardware and software experience a plus
• Understand systems design principles and apply strong analog design knowledge including operational amplifiers, filters, and transistors
• Know analog to digital and digital to analog converters, power supply components, signal integrity, layout, grounding principles, and basic digital design fundamentals
• Show proficiency in frequency domain and time domain design or advanced control system design
• Use programming languages such as C, C++, LabVIEW, or assembly language
• Lead and work effectively within and across teams, take initiative, and solve problems independently in a fast paced environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely with customers, engineers, and business stakeholders

Sitting at the intersection of analog layout and mixed signal IC design, the Analog Engineer builds schematic driven layouts for RF, power, and sensing circuits used across health, automotive, industrial, and IoT applications. Operating across front end design and manufacturing teams, the work ensures DRC and LVS correctness while training junior layout designers and improving design flow for first time success.

Duties

• Follow and take a leading role in using best layout practices, including device matching, coupling, ESD, high voltage, and proximity effects
• Ensure cells and circuits are DRC and LVS correct, and propose tradeoffs on layout area, performance, reliability, and yield
• Manage chip level activities such as floorplan, power mesh implementation, signal shielding, and associated checks
• Prepare documentation and waivers required for chip tape out and pattern generation
• Train junior analog front end designers in schematic driven layout techniques
• Provide feasibility studies for early design assessments including device placement and floorplan
• Improve design quality, flow, and processes for first time design success and manufacturability
• Create scripts for design automation
• Maintain manufacturing design kits from a layout perspective

Requirements

• Bring more than 8 years of analog layout experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of transistor level analog circuit tools and back end environments, with extensive experience in Cadence
• Know analog and mixed signal IC layout implementation, including high voltage DMOS structures and BCD silicon process technologies
• Understand semiconductor packaging technologies as a plus
• Work self-motivated and independently to deliver quality designs
• Communicate effectively with cross functional teams

A key member of the Cadence sales engineering team, the Analog Engineer owns technical evaluations, demonstrations, and benchmarks of the analog simulation and Cadence design flow for prospective customers. Collaborating across sales management and engineering groups, the work shapes winning strategies and feeds customer feedback into product improvements.

Functions

• Conduct technical presentations, training, and product demonstrations for customers
• Support technical evaluations and benchmarks to deliver Cadence solutions
• Debug technical software and simulation issues as needed
• Work closely with sales management to identify and prioritize sales opportunities
• Develop winning sales strategies
• Understand customer needs and competitor technology to craft tailored solutions
• Communicate customer requirements and feedback to engineering and marketing teams

Experience and Qualifications

• Bring 5 to 7 years of practical hands-on experience with analog simulation and the Cadence design flow
• Understand overall analog and mixed signal design flows
• Debug technical software and simulation issues effectively, with knowledge of EMIR and mixed signal simulation a plus
• Work with Cadence Design Framework, schematic capture, Analog Design Environment, and Spectre circuit simulation, along with Linux OS and Unix scripting languages
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, organization, planning, and presentation skills
• Stay open to learning new technologies and continued personal development in the EDA industry

Reliable silicon validation across industrial, automotive, communications, and consumer markets depends on the Analog Engineer, who builds bench setups, validation plans, and characterization reports for new product development teams. Based within the product engineering organization, the work tracks projects to completion and ensures devices are manufacturable before entering production.

Accountabilities

• Set up bench testing, automated bench testing, general setup, and device debug, and analyze and report data
• Prepare project, validation, characterization, qualification, and material control plans
• Validate and characterize silicon and track project tasks to completion
• Participate in new product development teams and track project progress
• Prepare bench setups for silicon validation and prepare validation and characterization reports
• Ensure devices are manufacturable and correctly set up in the production system

Technical Qualifications

• Hold an MSEE, preferred, or a BSEE with related coursework
• Bring analog experience or coursework, with experience in power management, USB interface, or high voltage analog devices a plus
• Show proficiency in Word, Excel, and programming languages such as LabVIEW, C++, MATLAB, and Visual Basic
• Work well in a team environment, develop project plans, and perform data analysis
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills

As the Analog Engineer, this role designs, simulates, and validates analog functions such as ADCs, references, charge pumps, oscillators, and pads for ultra-low power touch and proximity sensing products. The Wireless and Sensing Product Group relies on this work to deliver feature-rich, battery efficient touch controllers for mobile phones, cameras, and portable devices.

Activities

• Design, simulate, and validate analog functions such as ADCs, references, charge pumps, oscillators, and pads
• Define block specifications and support production
• Optimize design, verification, and technical documentation
• Supervise layout activities
• Evaluate, characterize, and debug silicon in the lab
• Model blocks or systems
• Support test, product, and application engineers technically
• Interface with digital, firmware, and verification teams

Position Requirements

• Hold a BS in EE, with an MS in EE or higher preferred
• Bring 3+ years of experience in analog CMOS integrated circuit design
• Show strong understanding of CMOS design, IC technology, and layout
• Use schematic entry and Spice simulation tools, along with oscilloscopes, supplies, and meters for measurement
• Work independently, self-motivated, rigorous, innovating, and as a team player with excellent communication skills

Analog Engineer leads AMS verification of automotive in-vehicle networking products, defining test specifications and verification strategy as technical lead of the verification team. The work directly supports change control, defect prevention, and reuse of verification infrastructure across the V&V organization.

Operational Focus

• Own the AMS verification of the product as technical lead of the verification team
• Specify, plan, execute, and report the verification strategy and test specifications of products and IP
• Support V&V engineers in setting up test specifications and analyzing defect causes
• Define and implement the verification simulation infrastructure, test benches, and verification IP
• Participate in change control board, simulations, reviews, inspections, and walkthroughs
• Drive competence development and process improvement for V&V simulations
• Coach and train verification engineers
• Target reuse of V&V components, infrastructure, and tooling

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Hold a Master's degree, or similar level acquired through experience, in electronics or information engineering
• Bring at least 10 years of working experience in IC verification and design, with a proven track record leading verification teams
• Know the AMS IC development process, AMS modeling and simulation methods, and different V&V strategies, levels, and tools
• Show proven track record with AMS modeling
• Use (System) Verilog (AMS), VHDL, UVM, and scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, or Perl on Linux/Unix, with Cadence EDA tooling a plus
• Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills, with the ability to switch between detail and helicopter view
• Communicate excellently in English, both verbal and written, while working in a multicultural environment

The Analog Engineer develops low noise Analog Front End electronics that meet international medical safety and emission standards for EP signal acquisition systems. Reporting to the engineering team, the work pairs closely with digital and firmware groups to translate requirements into validated prototypes and documented designs.

Key Deliverable

• Design low noise Analog Front End electronics that meet international medical safety and emission standards
• Use analysis tools to determine circuit performance based on system requirements
• Use simulation tools to verify circuit implementations based on requirements analysis
• Collaborate with digital and firmware engineering teams to implement analog design and DSP algorithms
• Develop functional prototypes quickly to demonstrate design feasibility
• Maintain, update, and document design requirements throughout the system life cycle

Professional Experience

• Hold a BS or MS in EE, with a PhD in EE, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or Biophysics preferred
• Bring 5 to 10 years of experience designing low noise analog systems, including micro-volt level electronics front ends
• Know ECG, EGM, neurosignals, and IEC 60601-1 and related standards
• Show extensive theoretical background in analog electronics design and experience with DSP techniques
• Use Spice, MATLAB, MathCad, and Altium or Orcad
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills, and explain complex architecture and designs to technical team members

Embedded within a global product development organization, the Hardware - Analog Engineer I produces power supplies, control systems, and precision sensing designs for medical, aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. Working closely with software, mechanical, quality, and manufacturing engineers, the work spans circuit simulation, PCB layout guidance, and hands-on prototype troubleshooting from concept through manufacturing transition.

Areas of Ownership

• Design and develop complex, high-performance electrical hardware including power supplies, control systems, and precision sensing and instrumentation
• Integrate disciplinary and interdisciplinary subsystems and analyze circuit designs using simulation tools such as SPICE and finite element tools
• Use schematic capture tools and guide printed circuit board layout
• Ensure quality design outputs and regulatory adherence through documented requirements and verification processes
• Perform hands-on lab troubleshooting and bring up of prototype hardware, and support failure mode effects and analyses
• Take detailed measurements of analog hardware using oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
• Work as a team with analog, digital, software, and mechanical engineers to review and improve designs
• Work directly with customers to understand their needs and product requirements
• Continuously improve processes, capabilities, and best practices

Education and Experience

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Engineering field with a strong EE background
• Bring internship, co-op, or similar experience as a plus, though no industry experience is required
• Learn continuously through mentoring, coaching, and on the job training from experienced hardware developers
• Use work style assessments and performance evaluations to guide development at every career stage
• Access an online development library and classroom, online, and experiential learning opportunities
• Pursue tuition reimbursement for advanced university courses
• Set coaching and development goals supported by online tools

Reporting to the Director of Analog Design Engineering, the Sr Principal Analog Engineer oversees architecture and design of PLLs, DLLs, and high speed clock distribution circuits for competitive product specifications. Partnering with layout and system teams, the work documents critical electrical and timing performance while mentoring junior designers.

Role Responsibilities

• Define optimal architecture of PLLs and DLLs to achieve competitive product specifications
• Design PLLs, DLLs, and high-speed clock distribution circuits
• Create high level models for design tradeoff analysis and verification simulations
• Create floorplans and work with the layout team to demonstrate post extraction performance
• Document analysis and simulation to show design achieves critical electrical and timing parameters
• Work with the lab and system team for test planning, silicon bring up, and characterization
• Mentor junior designers

Background and Experience

• Hold an MS EE with 5+ years or a PhD EE with 3+ years of CMOS analog or mixed signal circuit design experience
• Bring prior experience in PLL circuit design with silicon demonstration
• Know basic building blocks like bias, VCO, LC-VCO, charge pump, op-amp, and LDO, and design tradeoffs
• Use modeling tools such as MATLAB, Verilog-A, and Verilog, with circuit design experience in DSM process nodes 28nm and below
• Show experience in digitally assisted design and designing memory interfaces such as DDR 4/5 or serial links such as PCIE, as a plus
• Communicate well, both written and verbally, and work effectively in cross functional and globally dispersed teams

Sitting at the intersection of RF circuit design and FPGA-based system development, the Analog Engineer advances schematic capture, layout review, and prototype board bring-up across the 1 to 10GHz frequency range. Operating across a team of FPGA designers, software engineers, and test developers, the work identifies requirements, manages risk, and characterizes prototype boards to keep projects on schedule.

Job Functions

• Collaborate with a team of FPGA designers, software engineers, and test developers
• Identify product requirements
• Scope project effort and stay on schedule
• Assess and mitigate risk
• Capture specifications and schematics
• Guide and review layout constraints
• Bring up, test, and characterize prototype boards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a BSEE or MSEE
• Bring 8+ years of relevant analog circuit design experience
• Show hands-on analog and digital hardware troubleshooting experience, fundamental understanding of RF-microwave layout techniques.
• Experience in RF circuit design in the 1 to 10GHz range
• Know complex multi-lamination PCBs with blind and buried microvias and low loss RF materials
• Use Mentor Graphics Xpedition DxDesigner, with experience designing with Xilinx FPGAs a plus