Senior Analog Design Engineer

European Tech Recruit are working closely with an exciting semicon startup, based in Aachen, who are looking for a talented Senior Analog Design Engineer to join their team.

In this role you will contribute to the design of transmitter and receiver (Tx/Rx) analog front-end circuits. This involves designing, simulating, and validating building blocks for high performance transceivers, ensuring robust integration with digital and RF subsystems.

Responsibilities as Senior Analog Design Engineer:

• Design and develop analog frontend circuits (e.g., LNAs, drivers, filters, bias circuits, mixers, amplifiers, clocking blocks) for high-speed data converters and communication front-ends.
• Develop and validate clocking, bias, and interface circuits supporting high-speed ADC/DAC operation.
• Perform system-level analysis and circuit simulations (AC, noise, transient, Monte Carlo, corner) to ensure robust performance.
• Expertise in floorplanning, matching, shielding, and parasitic minimization.
• Document design specifications, simulation results, and test methodologies.

Requirements:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in related field.
• Solid experience in analog/mixed-signal circuit design for transmitters and receivers.
• Strong background in LNAs, VGAs, drivers, mixers, and clocking circuits.
• Proficiency with EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre, ADS, HSPICE, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of linearity, noise, distortion, and trade-offs in Tx/Rx frontend circuits.
• Proficiency with Cadence design tools, Spectre, and behavioral modeling (Verilog-A, SystemVerilog-AMS).
• Full-custom analog layout techniques and the ability to take a design and do all the layout extraction verification and sign-off.
• Experience with advanced CMOS process nodes.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

If this role is of any interest please apply directly on LinkedIn or send a copy of your CV to

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