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Senior Staff Engineer, Analogue Design

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Semtech

2mo ago

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    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
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AI generated summary

  • You need 8+ years in Analogue IC design, a degree in Electronic Engineering, RF design experience (10GHz+), layout techniques, and familiarity with optoelectronics and high-frequency verification.
  • You will design subsystems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, present findings, and ensure simulated performance aligns with lab results.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience in Analogue IC design
  • Good BSc or equivalent degree in Electronic Engineering
  • Good verbal communication/listening skills and fluent in spoken and written English
  • Proven analytical and problem solving skills
  • Deep and intuitive understanding of CMOS/BiCMOS analogue circuit design practice
  • RF (10GHz +) analogue circuit design experience
  • Experience of RF/Analog layout techniques (Floorplan, routing parasitics, matching, ESD, crosstalk, IR drop etc) in order to guide and review layout development
  • Relevant post-graduate qualification (MSc) or specialist Analog IC design training course(s)
  • 25 GHz + circuit design experience
  • Prior experience with Laser Driver and/or TIA circuit design
  • Design and layout of high frequency components (TCOILs, Inductors) and use of 3D modelling
  • Knowledge of high frequency lab verification techniques and equipment
  • Understands practices for assuring device reliability and high yield (DFM)
  • Device modelling experience (Verilog-AMS, SystemVerilog, etc)
  • Understanding of optoelectronic components (PIN diodes, Lasers, MZMs)

Responsibilities

  • Delivers designs on time to a high quality which meet the required specifications defined by Marketing/Product Definition
  • Works closely with other functional groups within the project core team including Marketing, Product Definition, Test, Verification, Reliability and Product Engineering.
  • Full ownership of significant subsystems.
  • Takes on lead role for smaller chip developments.
  • Proactive with innovating to continuously improve the overall architecture.
  • Communicate and present complex work in a clear and professional manner.
  • Writing reports and presenting to senior management
  • Supervision and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Working closely with the Validation engineers to ensure the simulated design performance match with lab measurements

FAQs

What level of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 8+ years of relevant industry experience in Analogue IC design is required.

What educational qualifications are necessary for this role?

A good BSc or equivalent degree in Electronic Engineering is necessary.

Is experience with RF analogue circuit design important for this position?

Yes, experience with RF analogue circuit design, particularly at frequencies of 10GHz and above, is crucial.

Are there opportunities for mentoring in this role?

Yes, there is a responsibility for the supervision and mentoring of junior engineers.

Will I be required to communicate with senior management?

Yes, writing reports and presenting to senior management is part of the responsibilities of this position.

Is it important to collaborate with other functional groups?

Yes, the role involves working closely with other functional groups within the project core team, including Marketing, Product Definition, and Reliability.

Does the position require knowledge of high-frequency design verification techniques?

Yes, knowledge of high-frequency lab verification techniques and equipment is desired.

Is a post-graduate qualification recommended for this role?

Yes, a relevant post-graduate qualification (MSc) or specialist Analog IC design training course(s) is desired.

What specific circuit design experience is especially valued?

Prior experience with Laser Driver and/or TIA circuit design, as well as 25 GHz+ circuit design experience, is especially valued.

Does the role involve any writing responsibilities?

Yes, the position includes responsibilities for writing reports and effective communication on complex work.

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