Job Title:
Analog Design Engineer
Job Responsibility
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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
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Hands on circuit design, simulations and documentation from concept to silicon validation
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Translate chip-level requirements(data rate, BER, Jitter budget) into detailed block level architectures and detailed sub-block specifications
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Develop behavioral models (Verilog-A/AMS) for analog blocks to validate architecture performance
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Perform system-level modeling (MATLAB/Simulink) for noise and transfer functions
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Conduct design analysis and hand calculations to predict and validate simulation results
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Lead and participate in design reviews
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Present technical solutions to internal teams and external customers
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Collaborate with layout engineers to ensure optimal device placement, matching, EM/IR compliance, shielding, and guard ring implementation
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Drive innovation and propose differentiated technical solutions to meet customer and product requirements
Job Qualification
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MS in Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years of IC development experience, or PhD with 1-2 years of experience
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Strong expertise in high-speed analog circuit design fundamentals including Signal integrity, jitter analysis, noise, bandwidth optimization, Stability and frequency compensation techniques
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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)
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Hands-on experience with Cadence IC design tools (Virtuoso, Spectre, etc.) and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
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Solid understanding of device physics and parasitic effects impacting high-speed performance
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Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to operate effectively in a global environment
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Fluency in English (spoken and written)
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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.