Principal Electrical Engineer

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. 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 creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, 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 can change the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 74461

Job Description

• Architects, designs and verifies circuits, logic, systems, algorithms, etc. to meet product requirements
• Determine design approaches and parameters
• Develops innovative new designs for patenting or protecting as trade secret
• Demonstrates good judgment in solving a broad range of issues, based on an advanced understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Responsible for custom layout, including overseeing the work of layout designers
• Reports on design results through design reviews, in accordance with company quality requirements and resolves action items generated as a result of these reviews
• Attends design reviews to provide input and learn from other designers’ experiences
• Research design techniques through technical publications and seminars
• Supports marketing in product definition
• Having a wide-ranging experience uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective way
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate the activities of other personnel
  
  

Job Requirements

• A technology-related master’s degree or equivalent training and 8 or more years of analog/mixed-signal design experience developing mixed-signal ICs
• Proven leadership in analog/mixed signal design projects
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• Advanced knowledge of CMOS fabrication processes
• Advanced knowledge of MOS transistors and analog/digital circuit design
• Knowledge of complex AD/DC analysis (poles, zeros, compensation)
• Advanced signal analysis knowledge
• Basic understanding of CMOS and BCD parasitic junctions and the risks associated with them
• Strong parasitic analysis knowledge (capacitance, resistance, power grid)
• Advanced knowledge of circuit building blocks (e.g., OPAMP, gm-C filters, switch capacitors, ADC, DAC, state-machines, and bus interfaces)
• Advanced design skills in system modeling
• Strong knowledge of UNIX, Matlab, and circuit simulation tools
• Proficiency in layout verification, DRC, LVS
  
  

Additional skills (one or more of these are highly desirable)

• Working knowledge of device physics
• Working knowledge of digital design and design flows
• System knowledge (e.g., High Performance PLLs)
• Knowledge of scripting language (python, shell, skill)
• Advanced laboratory measurement skills (analog, digital)
• Knowledge of MS Office documentation, spreadsheet, presentation tools or equivalent tools
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
  
  

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.