Analog Design Engineer - Frontend Circuits

Analog Design Engineer - Frontend Circuits

We are currently partnered with a cutting edge deep tech semiconductor start up in Germany looking to expand their team with multiple Analog Design Engineer to work on cutting-edge ADC and DAC development in advanced CMOS processes.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Aachen (hybrid work of 2-3 days per week remote is possible).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop analogue front-end circuits such as LNAs, drivers, mixers, amplifiers, filters, and clocking blocks.
• Develop and validate biasing, clocking, and interface circuits for high-speed ADC/DAC integration.
• Conduct system-level analysis and simulations (AC, noise, transient, Monte Carlo, corner cases) to ensure reliable performance.
• Apply expertise in floorplanning, matching, shielding, and parasitic reduction.
• Prepare documentation for design specifications, results, and testing methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including digital and RF designers.

Key Requirements:

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related discipline.
• 6+ years’ experience in analogue/mixed-signal IC design, ideally with transmitter and receiver front-end circuits.
• Strong background in LNAs, VGAs, mixers, drivers, and clocking circuits.
• Proficiency with EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre, ADS, HSPICE, or equivalent).
• Skilled in full-custom analogue layout techniques and working with advanced CMOS nodes.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player.

Keywords: Analogue IC Design / Analog IC Engineer / Mixed-Signal IC Design / TxRx Front-End Circuits / Transmitter Design / Receiver Design / RF-Analog Design / High-Speed Interface Circuits / LNA / VGA / Mixers / Drivers / Clocking Circuits / Bias Circuits / PLL / ADC / DAC / Data Converters / High-Speed SerDes / Analog Front-End / AMS IC / CMOS / FinFET / FD-SOI / Cadence Virtuoso / Spectre / HSPICE / Verilog-A / SystemVerilog-AMS / Behavioural Modelling / Layout Verification / Full-Custom IC Design / EDA Tools / Semiconductor