High Speed Analog Design Engineer

NXP Semiconductor, Inc.

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Job Responsibility: Design high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits, including: High-speed re-drivers(AFE RX Equalization and Tx output line drivers) and High-speed switches for USB applications, Clocking circuits (PLL, frequency multipliers, Jitter conditioning), High Speed IO designs, Precision analog circuits, cap-less LDOs, and low-voltage bandgaps and charge pumps. Proven experience in one or more of the following: High-speed interfaces (e.g., SerDes, USB, Ethernet, or similar), Clocking systems (PLL, CDR, frequency synthesis).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChandler, AZ

    Description

    Job Title: Analog Design Engineer

    Job Responsibility:

    • Design high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits, including: High-speed re-drivers(AFE RX Equalization and Tx output line drivers) and High-speed switches for USB applications, Clocking circuits (PLL, frequency multipliers, Jitter conditioning), High Speed IO designs, Precision analog circuits, cap-less LDOs, and low-voltage bandgaps and charge pumps

    • Hands on circuit design, simulations and documentation from concept to silicon validation

    • Translate chip-level requirements(data rate, BER, Jitter budget) into detailed block level architectures and detailed sub-block specifications

    • Develop behavioral models (Verilog-A/AMS) for analog blocks to validate architecture performance

    • Perform system-level modeling (MATLAB/Simulink) for noise and transfer functions

    • Conduct design analysis and hand calculations to predict and validate simulation results

    • Lead and participate in design reviews

    • Present technical solutions to internal teams and external customers

    • Collaborate with layout engineers to ensure optimal device placement, matching, EM/IR compliance, shielding, and guard ring implementation

    • Drive innovation and propose differentiated technical solutions to meet customer and product requirements

    Job Qualification:

    • MS in Electrical Engineering with 3-5 years of IC development experience, or PhD with 1-2 years of experience

    • Strong expertise in high-speed analog circuit design fundamentals including Signal integrity, jitter analysis, noise, bandwidth optimization, Stability and frequency compensation techniques

    • Proven experience in one or more of the following: High-speed interfaces (e.g., SerDes, USB, Ethernet, or similar), Clocking systems (PLL, CDR, frequency synthesis)

    • Hands-on experience with Cadence IC design tools (Virtuoso, Spectre, etc.) and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink

    • Solid understanding of device physics and parasitic effects impacting high-speed performance

    • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to operate effectively in a global environment

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    • Fluency in English (spoken and written)

    More information about NXP in the United States...

    NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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