About X

X (Nasdaq: X), a market leader in MEMS timing, offers MEMS-based silicon timing system solutions. X configurable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with high performance, small size, low power, and high reliability. With over 2 billion devices shipped to date, X is changing the timing industry.

 

Job Summary

 

The Analog Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Engineer contributes to building precision timing circuits,

leveraging X industry-leading MEMS technology. These products have applications ranging from high-performance Networking and Communications Infrastructure to ultra-low power Mobile platforms including wearable devices.

 

Responsibilities:

 

·       Design analog and mixed-signal circuits meeting architectural requirements and technical specifications

·       Contribute to the architectural definition of the design and chip integration

·       Perform calculations, design and verification simulations to ensure building blocks meet specifications at the schematic level and after post-layout extraction, while fully provisioning for DFT and DFM

·       Work closely with Layout Engineers to validate proper layout, using all best known methods

·       Document assigned blocks, and hold preliminary and final design review meetings

·       Actively participate in the chip bring up, evaluation and characterization, with emphasis on owned blocks

·       Work cross-functionally with Product, Characterization, Test, and Application Engineers on issues related to owned circuit blocks

·       Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs change

Qualifications & Requirements:

·       M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

·       Excellent academic record with published research projects prototyped and proven in silicon

·       Detailed knowledge of CMOS circuits and noise analysis

·       Graduate coursework and design expertise in one or more of the following analog blocks:

o    Integer-N and Fractional-N PLLs

o    Temperature sensors

o    Sigma-delta ADCs

o    Analog and digital filters

o    Differential and cascode amplifiers

o    Low-noise buffers

o    High-speed output drivers

o    Sub-threshold circuits

o    Low-noise regulator and bandgap circuits

·       Knowledge of programming languages: MATLAB, VerilogA

·       Proficient in using Cadence analog design tools

·       Ability to oversee circuit layout for critical blocks

 Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

·       Passionate, self-starter with strong commitment to flawless execution

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills required\

·       Ability to work well with others in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment