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Senior Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

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Senior Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

K2 Space

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer with strong expertise in high-speed data converter (ADC/DAC) and Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) design, particularly in advanced FinFET technology nodes. You will be part of a collaborative design team developing state-of-the-art mixed-signal SoCs to be hosted on some of the largest, most powerful, rapidly designed and rapidly manufactured satellites ever deployed in space. In your first 6 months, you will architect, develop, and implement new SoC sub-systems for satellite communications and beyond. In your first two years, you will have flown your sub-system in space and developed cutting-edge mixed-signal SoCs. - Design and develop high-performance, high-speed ADC and DAC architectures. - Architect and implement low-jitter, low-power integer-N and fractional-N PLLs, frequency synthesizers and clocking systems. - Engage with cross-functional analog, digital, DV, firmware, SoC architecture, technology, packaging, silicon validation, production test, and manufacturing teams to implement circuits and sub-systems. - Drive full lifecycle design including specification, modeling (Verilog-A/AMS), schematic design, simulation, post-layout verification, and silicon validation. - Perform design optimization for power, area, and performance in advanced FinFET nodes. - Develop and maintain design documentation and support post-silicon bring-up and characterization. - Support your product through production and spaceflight. - Act as technical leader and subject-matter expert helping to teach, grow, and mentor others in the team. Qualifications - M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus in analog/mixed-signal IC design. - 5+ years of relevant industry experience in mixed-signal circuit design. - Proven hands-on experience in high-speed ADC/DAC designs with deep understanding of architectures, performance metrics, and design trade-offs. - Strong knowledge of PLL design principles, including charge pump, VCO, loop filter, multi-modulus divider, sigma delta modulator, and jitter analysis. - Solid understanding of FinFET CMOS process characteristics and layout parasitic considerations. - Proficient in EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, behavioral modeling (Verilog-A, Verilog-AMS, MATLAB), and similar tools. - Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills. Requirements - Familiarity with various RF transceiver architectures and their trade-offs, systems specifications, and ability to translate system requirements into circuit requirements. - Tape-out experience in advanced FinFET nodes. - Familiarity with digital calibration techniques and DSP-assisted mixed-signal systems. - Solid understanding of and experience with building block circuits such as bandgaps, bias generators, TIAs, op-amps, filters, and LDOs. - Exposure to EM/Reliability/ESD design best practices. - Experience working in cross-functional, geographically distributed teams. Benefits - Base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $250,000 + equity in the company. - Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level. - Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks.

Job Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience in mixed-signal circuit design.
  • Proven hands-on experience in high-speed ADC/DAC designs with deep understanding of architectures, performance metrics, and design trade-offs.
  • Strong knowledge of PLL design principles, including charge pump, VCO, loop filter, multi-modulus divider, sigma delta modulator, and jitter analysis.
  • Solid understanding of FinFET CMOS process characteristics and layout parasitic considerations.
  • Proficient in EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, behavioral modeling (Verilog-A, Verilog-AMS, MATLAB), and similar tools.
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with various RF transceiver architectures and their trade-offs, systems specifications, and ability to translate system requirements into circuit requirements.
  • Tape-out experience in advanced FinFET nodes.
  • Familiarity with digital calibration techniques and DSP-assisted mixed-signal systems.
  • Solid understanding of and experience with building block circuits such as bandgaps, bias generators, TIAs, op-amps, filters, and LDOs.
  • Exposure to EM/Reliability/ESD design best practices.
  • Experience working in cross-functional, geographically distributed teams.

Benefits

  • Base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $250,000 + equity in the company.
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks.

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