Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

Stathera is a fabless semiconductor company focused on providing cutting-edge MEMS-based timing solutions. With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Boston, our team is re-architecting the traditional quartz-based timing industry with the introduction of state-of-the-art DualMode™ frequency technology. This breakthrough innovation is redefining what is possible in timing applications and synchronization and has the potential to transform the entire $10.4 Billion electronics timing industry. Backed by strategic investors including MediaTek, Seiko Epson, TXC, BDC Capital, and Celesta Capital, Stathera is poised to lead the next generation of precision timing.

INTRODUCTION TO ROLE

Stathera is looking for an Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to join our team in Boxborough, MA, USA. We encourage individuals who possess a combination of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a strong drive for innovation to apply for this position.

A successful candidate will have MS with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Ph.D. with 2+ years of industry experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits. The Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer will report directly to the Director of ASIC and will be expected to work a total of 40 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Work in a newly formed team, designing a full ASIC from scratch;
• Contribute to all aspects and the complete cycle of circuit design & development;
• Define the required tests and the verification methodology;
• Debug the circuits (pre- and post-layout), to achieve the required performance;
• Help with the post-silicon debug, and ASIC/MEMS integration.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Analog-oriented circuit designer, excited about working on a full-chip design;
• Knowledge and design experience with analog circuits such as bandgap, regulator, data converters, clock generators, and switched-capacitor circuits
• Good understanding of signal processing concepts, both continuous and discrete time.
• Proficient with schematic capture tools such as Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Compiler and Spice-based circuit simulators such as Spectre and HSpice or AFS
• Decent knowledge of design flow, testing methodology, block-level specifications, calibration & compensation, etc.
• Familiar with the layout design concepts (parasitic effects, symmetry, regularity and matching, gradient and proximity effects, reliability, etc.).

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience using scripting languages (Shell, PERL, Python, TCL, etc.);
• Experience with analog circuit modeling in Verilog or VerilogA;
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink.

BENEFITS

At Stathera, we value the well-being and success of our exceptional employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health coverage: ICHRA plan covering you and your family
• Retirement: 401(k) with company matching
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Office perks: Complimentary coffee and snacks
• Time off: Vacation days, personal days, and a full December holiday closure

We invite you to apply to join our supportive and innovative team, where your well-being and professional growth are top of mind.

Stathera is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating a work environment based on mutual respect, hard work and inclusion without bias or discrimination. Our team is made up of people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and each member is valued for what they know and what they can contribute. As a collective we are continuously learning and encourage each other to push our boundaries and make mistakes we can all learn from. Those who do so will get an opportunity to grow with us and share in our success.