Principal Engineer, Analog Design

Lumentum•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Lumentum is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Principal Engineer, Analog Design to lead the design, development, and validation of complex analog circuits for cutting-edge optical communication products. This role involves significant technical ownership, mentorship, and collaboration within a dynamic R&D environment. Join a winning team where your expertise in high-speed design will directly influence the future of global communications.

Requirements

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
10+ years of hands-on experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design, preferably within the optical communications or high-speed data networking industry.
Proven track record of successfully bringing complex analog designs from concept to high-volume production.
Expertise in designing various analog building blocks such as high-speed amplifiers, ADCs/DACs, PLLs, SERDES components, voltage regulators, and sensor interfaces.
Strong proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, AMS simulation environments).
Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, advanced CMOS process nodes and layout effects.
Demonstrated experience with silicon debug and characterization using laboratory equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, arbitrary waveform generators).
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong analytical mindset.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical documentation and presentations.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, simulation, and layout supervision of high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for various optical modules and subsystems.
Define detailed design specifications, block diagrams, and interface requirements based on system-level performance goals.
Conduct comprehensive circuit simulations (e.g., SPICE, Spectre) to ensure design functionality, performance, and robustness across process, voltage, and temperature variations.
Oversee and actively participate in the layout design process, ensuring adherence to design rules, performance requirements, and manufacturability considerations.
Develop and execute thorough test plans for silicon validation, characterization, and debugging of new analog designs in the lab.
Collaborate closely with system architects, digital design engineers, firmware engineers, and test engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
Perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions for design-related issues encountered during development, testing, or production.
Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the growth of the analog design team.
Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and design methodologies in analog and mixed-signal IC design.
Generate detailed design documentation, including schematics, simulation reports, test reports, and design reviews.