Analog and Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Analog and Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Location:

Pasadena, CA 91107, US

Business Unit:
Vision Research

Posting Date:
July 18, 2026

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing detailed sensor design and analysis for custom CMOS image sensors. The position spans all phases of the design cycle, including specification development, architecture, circuit design, simulation, layout, verification, silicon bring‑up, testing, and customer engagement.

• Lead and oversee all phases of sensor development, including specification, design, tape‑out, testing, and transition to product.
• Develop sensor architectures and detailed designs that meet customer and product requirements.
• Perform detailed circuit analysis, design, simulation, layout, and verification of mixed‑signal circuits.
• Ensure designs are executed efficiently and in accordance with technical specifications and project schedules.

• Partner with customers to understand application requirements and translate them into detailed sensor specifications.
• Communicate technical requirements, design status, performance expectations, and project updates to customers and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to execute designs and resolve technical challenges.

• Interface with foundry partners to understand process technologies and support successful design implementation.
• Manage pixel design activities and evaluate pixel performance throughout development.
• Oversee tape‑out and fabrication activities to ensure design readiness and successful execution.
• Work with test engineering teams to develop test hardware and test plans.
• Support chip bring‑up, characterization, analysis, and validation of silicon performance.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required.
• M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of practical analog/mixed‑signal design experience in image sensors or related fields.
• Expert‑level experience with transistor‑level circuit design, simulation, and verification using modern EDA tools such as Cadence, Siemens, Synopsys, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ADC architectures used in image sensor readout applications.
• Experience with band‑gap references and bias circuits, operational amplifiers, switched‑capacitor circuits, LDOs, PLLs, SERDES, high‑speed TX, feedback and compensation techniques.
• Strong expertise in noise analysis, transistor and capacitor matching, and identifying sources of error in analog integrated circuits.
• Experience across the complete mixed‑signal IC design flow, including DFT, timing analysis, top‑level chip integration, tape‑out, and silicon bring‑up.
• Prior experience leading a design team is highly preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.

Forza Silicon is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Founded in 2001, Forza Silicon has established itself as an innovator and industry leader in mixed‑signal IC and CMOS imaging designs, delivering advanced imaging solutions across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, scientific and media markets.

Employee Type:
Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: $120,000

Salary Maximum: $160,000

Incentive:
No

Disclaimer:
Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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