Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Title

Principal Electrical Engineer

Role Summary

Principal Electrical Engineer on the Radiation-Hardened (Rad-Hard) IC design team in San Jose, focused on analog and mixed-signal power management products for space markets. The role leads transistor-level design and program execution to deliver high-reliability DC-DC converters, LDOs, and multifunction power-management circuits from concept through production.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Principal). Typically 7+ years of relevant analog/mixed-signal power IC design experience or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

Design, validate, and lead delivery of power-management integrated circuits; coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet program objectives.

• Collaborate with marketing, applications, and customers on product definition and requirements.
• Apply knowledge of power process technologies to architect next-generation power-management products.
• Perform transistor-level design of mixed-signal circuits for new and derivative products (DC-DC, LDOs, multifunction PMICs).
• Lead and manage programs to achieve scheduled project milestones and deliverables.
• Validate, debug, and verify silicon prior to production transfer and work with production engineering for release.
• Interface with process, test, product, applications, and marketing teams to bring products from prototype to production.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Deep understanding of integrated analog circuit design and mixed-signal design flows.
• Experience with bipolar, BiCMOS, and BCD process technologies and large-power transistor (bipolar and DMOS) design, layout, and robustness.
• Thorough knowledge of switch-mode power-conversion topologies (boost, buck, multi-phase current sharing) and control methods.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence tools for analog design and mixed-signal simulation.
• Experience with behavioral top-level modeling, mixed-signal verification methodologies, analog/digital interfaces, and digital buses.
• Proven ability to lead programs, work independently, and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have:

• Direct experience with radiation-hardened (Rad-Hard) power-management products.
• Familiarity with gate-driver techniques and control-system design for power converters.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master of Science (MSEE) or PhD preferred, or equivalent industry experience. Equivalent practical experience in analog/mixed-signal and power IC design is acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.