Analog Design Engineer - Technical Lead

**Position Summary** The Senior Principal Analog Design Engineer / Technical Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of complex analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance semiconductor products from concept through silicon qualification. The individual serves as a technical reference within the organization, driving innovation, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business and technical objectives. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the architecture, design, and verification of analog and mixed-signal blocks, including amplifiers, voltage references, regulators, ADCs/DACs, PLLs, clocking circuits, sensor interfaces, and power management solutions. * Develop transistor-level designs and perform detailed simulations to ensure performance across process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) conditions. * Drive design reviews, technical risk assessments, and problem-solving activities throughout the product development cycle. * Support layout implementation, post-layout verification, silicon bring-up, characterization, and production ramp activities. * Collaborate closely with system architects, digital design, verification, layout, product engineering, and manufacturing teams. * Define and promote best practices, design methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development. * Contribute to technology roadmaps and strategic product development initiatives. **Required Qualifications** * Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field. * Typically >15 years of experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design. * Strong expertise in CMOS analog circuit design and analysis. * Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, and related simulation and verification environments. * Proven track record of successful silicon development and product delivery. * Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, noise analysis, reliability, and design-for-manufacturing considerations. **Key Competencies** * Technical leadership and decision-making. * Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills. * Ability to lead complex projects and influence technical direction. * Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. * Effective mentoring and team development skills. * Results-oriented with a focus on quality, innovation, and execution. **Expected Impact** The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering robust, high-performance analog solutions, driving first-pass silicon success, advancing design methodologies, and contributing to the development of future products and technologies while serving as a recognized technical leader within the organization. [More information about NXP in France...](https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/worldwide-locations/france:FRANCE) #LI-6710