Engineering Intern - Analog Circuit Design: Buffer study for an ultra-precise, time-stable voltage reference
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Engineering Intern - Analog Circuit Design: Buffer study for an ultra-precise, time-stable voltage reference
Role Summary
Internship within the integrated circuit development center focused on battery applications for electric vehicles. The intern will research voltage reference circuits and design/simulate buffer solutions to support a highly accurate, time-stable voltage reference.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship intended for an engineering student (stage ingénieur).
Responsibilities
The intern will perform technical studies, design, simulation and comparative analysis of buffer solutions.
- Study and document existing voltage reference circuits and their performance characteristics.
- Evaluate alternative buffer topologies for precision, area, and power consumption; determine best trade-offs.
- Design buffer circuits and run simulations in the Cadence environment using SPICE-equivalent tools.
- Analyze simulation results, iterate designs, and produce technical documentation of findings.
Requirements
Key technical skills and experience expected for this internship.
- Must-have: Strong understanding of analog circuit design, especially voltage references and buffer stages.
- Must-have: Practical experience with Cadence tools and SPICE-based simulation workflows.
- Must-have: Ability to evaluate and quantify trade-offs between accuracy, area, and power.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with low-power design for battery-powered applications or mixed-signal ICs.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with layout constraints and area optimization for integrated circuits.
Education Requirements
Stage ingénieur - candidate must be enrolled in an engineering degree program (engineering internship). Typical fields: Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, or a related technical discipline. The posting does not specify a precise degree level.
About the Company
Company: NXP Semiconductors
Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.
