Principal RF Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer

OSI Systems, Inc

$185K — $199K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering required; Master's preferred.
  • 12 years of experience in high-speed analog/mixed-signal design, including frequency synthesizers and ADCs.
  • Strong understanding of clocking fundamentals, phase noise, and feedback loop dynamics.
  • Experience with RTL design, System Verilog modeling, and behavioral simulations.
  • Knowledge of SPICE simulation, HDL tools, and logic equivalence checks.
  • Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in technical communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Design and test various analog electronic circuits including data converters and filters.
  • Optimize block-level and transistor-level layouts using PCB design tools like Cadence and Altium.
  • Assess feasibility of new business opportunities and develop technical proposals.
  • Simulate mixed signal circuits to meet performance and power requirements.
  • Lead engineering design teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Manage technical risks on projects with established mitigation plans.
  • Encourage collaboration and continuous improvement in designs and engineering practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan access and health savings account.
  • Disability and life insurance, including AD&D coverage.
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and other personal leave.
  • Flexible time-off policy for full-time salaried employees.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Principal RF Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer is a Senior Individual Contributor and technical expert for circuit board design for state-of-the-art ultrahigh power RF transmission systems. This individual will provide technical expertise in the development and design of analog circuits, microprocessor systems, programmable and discrete digital logic, power supply circuitry, electrical/electronic interfacing systems and a general understanding of systems embedded software functionality.

Responsibilities

  • Design and test analog electronic circuits, including sensor interfaces, data converters, multiplexers, active and passive filters, and power distribution systems
  • Perform block level and transistor level layout design and optimization of analog and digital circuits using PCB software design tools like Cadence, Altium, PADS and the like
  • Contribute to assessment of the feasibility of new business opportunities as well as develop & author technical proposals and contractually obligated responses
  • Simulate analog or mixed signal circuits to ensure that performance, noise, timing, and power requirements are satisfied including worst-case and/or statistical design verification and de-rating analysis
  • Provide technical expertise and leadership on programs, working in collaboration with the Project Engineer, to lead the development team to achieve the committed product functionality in the timeline of the agreed contract
    Ensure that all customer, contract and regulatory technical requirements on programs are met
  • Technical expert to lead engineering design teams to meet program objectives in terms of quality, cost and schedule (including on time delivery)
  • Anticipate and manage technical risks on the projects and ensure mitigation plans are in place
  • Champion & implement cross-team/intra-team collaboration and continuous improvement in product designs and engineering practices, with a mindset for subsystem reuse
  • Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or firmware compatibility
  • Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
  • Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
  • Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar, Master's preferred.
  • 12 years of relevant experience of demonstrated proficiency in high-speed analog/mixed-signal architecture and circuit design, including frequency synthesizers, ADCs, DACs, RO/LC oscillators, regulators, on-chip sensors, compensation techniques, droop detection and recovery, and digitally-assisted analog techniques.
  • Deep understanding of clocking fundamentals, with a solid grasp of phase noise, jitter analysis, budgeting, and feedback loop dynamics.
  • Skilled in designing/debugging RTL, developing System Verilog models, and performing behavioral simulations to explore new architectural performance and functions
  • Deep knowledge of SPICE simulation, HDL simulation and logic equivalence tools
  • Solid programming skills are a plus
  • Excellent debugging, problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proficient in writing test plans, presenting results, and communicating clearly with multi-functional teams
  • A history of innovation and self-directed learning, with demonstrated leadership skills and a growth mindset.
  • Deeply skilled at translating system level requirements to functionality for implementation
  • Extensive knowledge of RF and digital systems design
    Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to influence others for optimum interaction with project teams, management and customers as well as creating required technical documentation
  • Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic work environment with various concurrent projects and competing priorities
  • Some travel may be required
  • Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment.

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

Pay may range from $185,000 to $199,000 annually

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

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