Principal Analog IC Design Engineer

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Date: Dec 22, 2024

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Company: Skyworks

 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

 

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 73982 

Overview

If you are a motivated analog designer with skills and interest in designing analog IP blocks that will be used in most of the cellphones sold today, Skyworks’ IP team is looking for you!  As part of the company’s IP development team you will work on analog control blocks for all of Skyworks’ RF products and develop IP circuit block designs that are used across the company. You will be designing analog and mixed signal blocks such as DACs, regulators, and sensors in a variety of SOI and bulk CMOS processes.

The work involves developing, updating, and maintaining Skyworks’ IP libraries as well as guiding and helping the design community in their integration and performance verification via simulation. In this role you will collate the requirements from various design teams and work with our systems team to define the specifications for Skyworks’ IP blocks.  #LI DB1

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop analog IP block designs to meet product design teams’ requirements with all the necessary collaterals including documentation and integration guides
  • Update existing IP block designs to serve the needs of various design team
  • Spend 50% of your time on direct product development of analog controllers for PA controller, switch and LNA die that are integrated into our RF front-end modules

Required Experience/Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, documentation, and presentation skills
  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in designing analog IP blocks: TIA, Bandgap, ADC, DAC, temperature sensor, LDO, and OTP fuse block designs
  • Fluency in virtuoso design environment from schematic capture to GDSII
  • Track record of designs that resulted in high-volume manufacturing
  • MS/PHD in EE or similar field
  • Layout floor planning and design experience
  • Track record of analog design performance improvements
  • Verilog-A modeling

Preferred Skills

  • Background designing RF circuits such as LNA or PA
  • Hands on experience using analog lab equipment
  • Python programming
  • Proficiency in on-chip and off-chip isolation techniques to prevent digital interference
  • Experience leading other design engineers

 

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $126,500 - $241,700 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. 

 

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.


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