Analog IC Design Engineer

: Overview: For more than 60 years, SRI has innovated, developed, and delivered next-generation imaging capabilities and systems for commercial, defense, space, and scientific applications. Today, the Center for Advanced Imaging is pioneering next-generation technologies that are changing the way we see and understand our world across the electro-optical spectrum. From design to fabrication, we develop and deploy complex imagers for space, scientific imaging, commercial applications, spectroscopy and more. The Center for Advanced Imaging is searching for an Analog IC Design Engineer to join their team. The candidate will help position SRI for continued growth in silicon CMOS, CCD, III-V and ROIC-based imaging technologies and products deployed in the commercial, government and military markets. The Analog IC Design Engineer will be a key member in SRI Advanced Imaging Group, will work with senior designers, define architecture, design and model circuit components for optimal performance, explore new cutting-edge design, support collaboration between different teams and interface with customers. This position will work on-site in our Menlo Park, CA office. Responsibilities:

• Defining architecture
• Designing, modeling and laying out circuit components
• Monitoring and summarizing progress of various collaborating teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelors with 3+ years of exp or Masters with 2+ years of exp or PhD with 1+ years of exp in the area of Analog/Mixed-Signal IC design with CMOS technology.
• Due to government contract requirements candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Solid understanding, design and tape-out experience of analog and mixed-signal CMOS circuits.
• Knowledge of analog circuits such as bandgap, OpAmps, comparators, filters, ADC, DAC, PLL, and high-speed IO cells.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Editor, Layout Editor, Spectre/APS SPICE simulators.
• Experience in analog IC layout to address DRC, LVS, matching, shielding, electromigration, IR drops, and power/ground bouncing issues.
• Familiarity with VerilogA/AMS behavioral modeling is a plus.
• Familiarity with switched-C circuit design is a plus.
• Familiarity with CMOS image sensor design is a plus.

Intangibles:

• Strong communications skills including handling client interactions and presentations.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Able to work in a team environment including device design, digital design, layout, simulation, test and packaging teams.

The salary range is: $88,370-$132,370. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to SRI will accept applications until the position is filled. SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.