Principal Analog Design Engineer

Position:
Principal Analog Design Engineer - DC DC Architect

Company:
NXP Semiconductors N.V.

Location:
USA, Chandler, Arizona

Employment type:
Full time

Short Summary:
Working in the Advanced Power Systems group within the Power and Energy Business Line, the candidate will be part of a highly experienced team developing Power Management ICs (PMICs) for automotive and industrial applications. The successful candidate will lead the architecture, design, development, and validation of next-generation DC-DC converters and power management solutions.

Responsibilities:
- Define and drive system and circuit architectures for high-performance DC-DC converters and PMICs.
- Translate product and system requirements into robust analog and mixed-signal architectures.
- Lead architecture exploration, topology selection, and design tradeoff analysis.
- Drive the design and development of critical analog and mixed-signal building blocks.
- Develop control architectures and power management schemes.
- Collaborate closely with various teams to deliver optimized mixed-signal solutions.
- Lead design reviews and technical decision-making throughout the product development cycle.
- Guide transistor-level design, simulation, verification, and production ramp activities.
- Ensure compliance with automotive and industrial requirements.
- Work closely with customers and system architects to establish product requirements.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies.

Requirement:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design.
- Strong expertise in DC-DC converter architectures and control techniques.
- Deep understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit design fundamentals.
- Proven experience designing automotive or industrial PMICs.
- Strong transistor-level design and simulation expertise using industry-standard EDA tools.
- Familiarity with functional safety, reliability, EMC/EMI considerations, and automotive quality requirements is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Benefits:
- Career development opportunities with online and offline learning.
- Commitment to sustainability and creating an inclusive work environment.