Principal Engineer, Systems Design/Architecture Engineering

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Systems Design/Architecture Engineering

Role Summary

Lead system-level design and architecture for high-speed analog/digital CMOS integrated circuits on the ADI Industrial team in Wilmington, MA. Develop wireline transmit/receive solutions, mixed-mode DFEs, and high-speed custom digital circuits; collaborate with chiplet and system integration teams and mentor engineering staff.

Experience Level

Senior — 7+ years of relevant experience in system design/architecture engineering and design integration.

Responsibilities

Deliver technical leadership across system and circuit design, drive integration with cross-functional teams, and communicate results to stakeholders.

• Lead the design and architecture of complex high-speed systems to meet performance and reliability targets.
• Design wireline transmitters and receivers.
• Develop mixed-mode decision-feedback equalizer (DFE) designs.
• Apply analog and digital wireline equalization techniques.
• Design custom high-speed digital circuits and digitally-assisted high-speed analog blocks.
• Collaborate with chiplet and system integration teams to integrate designs into larger products.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Present design concepts and results to engineering and business stakeholders.
• Travel: up to 10% as required.

Requirements

Core technical skills and domain experience required for immediate contribution.

• 7+ years of system design/architecture engineering and design integration experience.
• Proven experience in high-speed CMOS and/or data converter design.
• Expertise in FinFET process nodes (e.g., 16nm, 5nm) or fine-line planar analog CMOS (e.g., 28nm).
• Experience with software-defined CMOS communications or radar system design.
• Proficiency in digitally-assisted high-speed analog design techniques.
• Strong presentation, technical writing, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor team members.
• Preferred: strong analytical/problem-solving skills and project management capability.
• Note: Candidates requiring access to certain technical data may be subject to an export licensing review; U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and certain protected individuals may be exempt.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) preferred.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.