Senior Analog / Mixed Signal Application Engineer

Intel Corporation • Hillsboro, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

About Intel Foundry Services Intel Foundry is a systems foundry dedicated to transforming the global semiconductor industry by delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era. With a focus on scalability, AI advancement, and shaping the future, we provide an unparalleled blend of an industry-leading technology, a rich IP portfolio, a world-class design ecosystem, and an operationally resilient global manufacturing supply chain. Position Overview The Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG) Senior Analog Applications Engineer specializing in Analog Mixed-Signal Design provides critical technical support to Intel Foundry Services customers on PDKs, design methodologies, and implementation flows. This role ensures successful customer tape-outs through expert guidance on analog/mixed-signal design challenges while driving quality improvements in design kits and documentation.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain US Government Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or STEM-related field of study
• 5+ years of experience with advanced CMOS processes (16nm and below)
• 4+ years of experience in one or more of the following scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl, shell scripting)
• Hands-on experience in Design Implementation and methodology, specifically in Custom/Analog Mixed-Signal design/layout

Nice To Haves

• Active US Government Security Clearance with a minimum of Secret level.
• Post Graduate degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or in a STEM related field of study.
• Experience with providing technical direction to engineering teams, including but not limited to customer support, driving methodologies to streamline design work.
• Hands-on experience with analog tool and flows: Schematic entry, analog/RF simulation, extraction, post layout simulation, reliability validation.
• Hands on experience with custom layout of analog blocks and Layout migration b/w different advanced FINFET tech nodes.
• Experience in design of RF/analog/mixed-signal blocks: Low-noise amplifiers, filters, mixers, VCO, PLL, clock recovery, clock distribution, ADC/DAC, etc.
• Customer facing experience.
• Experience in SOTA Process technology (7nm and below) and PDK based technology evaluation.
• Experience with thermal analysis at the block and die level using tools such as Ansys Icepak and/or Cadence Celsius

Responsibilities

• Customer Technical Support & Collaboration Provide comprehensive tool/flow/methodology support to address customer analog mixed-signal design issues and challenges, ensuring successful tape-outs and maximum customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal Intel teams and external stakeholders including foundry customers' design teams, IP providers, and EDA vendors on AMS design and layout issue resolution
• Support customers through complex analog design challenges and advanced process technology adoption
• Technical Content Development & Training Create application notes, comprehensive documentation, and deliver technical training presentations to customers and internal teams
• Drive quality improvements in design kits and documentation to remove barriers to successful customer design tape-outs
• Develop best practice guidelines for analog mixed-signal design implementation across advanced CMOS processes
• Analog Design Methodology Leadership Provide technical direction on custom/analog mixed-signal design and layout methodologies
• Support analog tool flows including schematic entry, analog/RF simulation, extraction, post-layout simulation, and reliability validation
• Drive methodology improvements to streamline customer design workflows and enhance design productivity
• Core Competencies Self-driven and results-oriented with capability to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills for complex analog design challenges
• Effective communication skills with experience in collaboration, active listening, and providing constructive feedback

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge analog mixed-signal technologies for aerospace, defense, and government applications
• Direct customer engagement and technical leadership in advanced semiconductor design
• Access to Intel's most advanced foundry technologies and comprehensive analog design tool suites
• Competitive compensation
• Professional development in analog design methodologies and foundry services
• Direct impact on national security through advanced analog semiconductor solutions
• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees