PLL Architect and Design Engineer
Job in
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85003, USA
Listed on 2026-04-29
Listing for:
Chelsea Search Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-04-29
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
PLL Architect and Design Engineer Responsibilities
- Address challenges in advanced node technologies, such as self-heating, electromigration, voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) linearization and device-level noise optimization
- Architect, design and simulate analog/mixed-signal PLL building blocks (VCOs, charge pumps, dividers, PFDs, Loop Filters) at transistor level using tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre
- Be responsible for PLL bring up in the lab, conducting performance characterization using state-of-the-art lab equipment
- Conduct comprehensive system-level simulations and validation for PLL integration into advanced transceiver technologies
- Supervise and verify layouts produced by layout engineers to ensure floor planning, matching, and parasitic minimization using advanced node technologies
- Understand trade-offs between different PLL topologies (e.g., integer-N, fractional-N, all-digital/ADPLL) to meet specifications for power, area, jitter, and frequency range
- Master’s degree and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of relevant experience in PLL design, and production level tape-out experience.
- Deep understanding of phase noise analysis, VCO design, LDOs and supporting circuitry associated with PLLs
- Must have extensive experience with advanced node technologies (16nm/12nm, 7nm, 5nm, 3nm, 2nm processes)
- Proficient in cadence virtuoso, electromagnetic simulator (e.g., EMX/HFSS), and MATLAB for system-level modelling
- Strong communication and documentation skills
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