Experienced Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer

Job Title

Experienced Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for serial communications as part of MACOM's product development team. Work spans circuit design, simulation, prototype evaluation, silicon bring-up, and product qualification.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Requires approximately 5+ years of analog/high-frequency IC design experience.

Responsibilities

Accountable for design, simulation, evaluation and support of high-speed analog/mixed-signal blocks through product development and qualification.

• Design and simulate analog and mixed-signal circuits for serial communication links.
• Develop and validate high-frequency/high-speed blocks (equalizers, CDRs, PLLs, laser drivers, TIAs, ADCs/DACs).
• Perform electromagnetic and system-level simulations and interpret results.
• Lead prototype evaluation, lab characterization and silicon bring-up; debug using bench equipment.
• Support product through definition, development, release and qualification phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical status to engineering and management.
• Travel as required for project needs.

Requirements

Essential skills and experience. "Nice-to-have" items listed separately.

• Minimum 5 years analog IC design experience in high-frequency/high-speed blocks (CMOS and/or BiCMOS).
• Proven track record of silicon success on relevant blocks/products (e.g., Gbps equalizers, CDRs, PLLs, laser drivers, TIAs, ADCs/DACs).
• Strong understanding of analog and high-frequency circuit design fundamentals.
• Proficiency with EDA design and circuit simulation tools.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment for prototype evaluation and debug (oscilloscopes, signal/pattern generators, spectrum analyzers, VNAs).
• Ability to characterize products in the lab and support qualification activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and management audiences.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with electromagnetic tools (EMX/HFSS) and system-level simulators (ADS, MATLAB).
• System-level knowledge of wired or optical link transmission/reception functions.

Education Requirements

M.S.E.E. (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering) is specified in the posting. No alternate degrees or explicit "or equivalent experience" language was provided in the source.

About the Company

Company: MACOM

Headquarters: Lowell, MA, United States

MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for RF, microwave, millimeterwave, and photonic markets. Its portfolio includes amplifiers, switches, detectors, laser drivers, and high-speed analog/mixed-signal ICs used in communications, industrial, and aerospace/defense applications.