Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer (Active Secret Security Clearance)

Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer with Global Foundries 12LP process experience

Onsite Locations: Andover MA, Phoenix AZ, Torrance CA, Fremont CA or Huntsville AL

US Citizen only

6-8 months contract with possible contract-to-hire

Responsibilities :

• Analog design lead and architects to design specific analog IP blocks

• Simulate analog circuits across process corners and operating conditions

• Models design blocks to be included on top level mixed-signal simulations

• Ability to create HSPICE / IBIS models for complex analog circuits

• Block level validation of process silicon devices and system level lab evaluation

• Design of analog and mixed-signal building blocks; i.e. bias reference, voltage regulator, PLL, ADC, DAC and ring oscillators

• Verify designs with CAD tools

• Perform mixed-signal simulations and work with teammates / contractors to ensure all blocks functions together

• Provide circuit floorplan and guide layout designs of polygon drawing to meet design rules

• Document designs and simulation results and conduct design reviews

• Operate lab equipment to validate silicon against system specifications

Requirements :

• 10+ years of relevant experience in analog IC design

• Experience in the design of high-speed, low jitter PLLs and high-speed custom digital circuits

• Hands-on experience in designing Analog and Mixed-Signal circuits such as high-speed SerDes and clock and data recovery, ADC, DAC, Crystal Oscillator, etc

• Demonstrated expertise in Low Power, Low Noise CMOS circuits

• Strong knowledge in Cadence IC design flow and tools

• Expertise in the system design of mixed-signal circuits is desirable

• Should be familiar with the issues with low noise circuits in mixed-signal designs

• Experience in mixed-signal design in geometries using Global Foundries 12LP process

• Some understanding of the principles of root cause analysis, design for manufacturability

• Familiarity with design for test of mixed-signal devices is desired

• Experience working with multi-site team

• Good communication and documentation skills

• Active (or inactive within last two years) US Secret Security Clearance
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