Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer with Global Foundries 12LP process experience
Onsite Locations: Andover MA, Phoenix AZ, Torrance CA, Fremont CA or Huntsville AL
US Citizen only
6-8 months contract with possible contract-to-hire
Responsibilities:
• Analog design lead and architects to design specific analog IP blocks
• Simulate analog circuits across process corners and operating conditions
• Models design blocks to be included on top level mixed-signal simulations
• Ability to create HSPICE / IBIS models for complex analog circuits
• Block level validation of process silicon devices and system level lab evaluation
• Design of analog and mixed-signal building blocks; i.e. bias reference, voltage regulator, PLL, ADC, DAC and ring oscillators 
• Verify designs with CAD tools
• Perform mixed-signal simulations and work with teammates / contractors to ensure all blocks functions together
• Provide circuit floorplan and guide layout designs of polygon drawing to meet design rules
• Document designs and simulation results and conduct design reviews
• Operate lab equipment to validate silicon against system specifications
Requirements:
• 10 years of relevant experience in analog IC design
• Experience in the design of high-speed, low jitter PLLs and high-speed custom digital circuits
• Hands-on experience in designing Analog and Mixed-Signal circuits such as high-speed SerDes and clock and data recovery, ADC, DAC, Crystal Oscillator, etc
• Demonstrated expertise in Low Power, Low Noise CMOS circuits
• Strong knowledge in Cadence IC design flow and tools
• Expertise in the system design of mixed-signal circuits is desirable
• Should be familiar with the issues with low noise circuits in mixed-signal designs
• Experience in mixed-signal design in geometries using Global Foundries 12LP process
• Some understanding of the principles of root cause analysis, design for manufacturability
• Familiarity with design for test of mixed-signal devices is desired
• Experience working with multi-site team
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Active (or inactive within last two years) US Secret Security Clearance