Principal Design Engineer
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Torrance, CA 90503Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $190,000.00 - $230,000.00 Salary/yearJob Description:
Title: Principal Design Engineer (Principal Analog IC Designer)
Reports to: VP of IC Design
In Office
Exempt
Based: Torrance, CA - Corporate Office
Job Purpose
Navitas Semiconductor is a publicly traded MNC that creates the world's fasted integrated GaN Power ICs. Design Engineers will design, implement, and verify power IC through transistor level to top-level for a myriad of PMIC products.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Evaluate system-level trade-offs for next generation power supply and identify IC architectures in collaboration with the system application team to meet performance requirements
Interface with characterization, modeling, and EDA design engineers to define and optimize device characteristics and simulation needs
Guide layout engineers on physical design
Review layouts and floorplan and provide feedback for optimal layout design
Tape out designs on schedule, adhering to required specifications
Evaluate and validate designs in the lab and identify any deviations from requirements and implement corrective actions
Any and all other duties, as assigned
QualificationsKSAOs
Knowledge and strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, device safe-operating area, and power transistors used for high-frequency switching
Proven track record of designing power IC from concept phase to massive production
Strong proficiency with EDA tools (Cadence Specter, Virtuoso XL, Post Parasitic Extraction simulations, Monte Carlo Analysis, etc.)
Experience with DFT approaches and development of characterization and production test plans
Professionalism towards internal and external partners
Demonstrated ability to autonomously manage a myriad of demands and prioritize effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Maintains accountability for actions (ownership of work)
Extremely reliable and self-motivated with the ability to champion tasks
Requirements
Master’s degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years’ experience OR
PhD in electrical engineering and 7+ years’ experience
Extensive previous experience in chip design in the power supply field (Analog IC Design, Power Management IC, PMIC, AC-DC, AC-DC Controller, ACF, LLC, QR)
Company at a glance
Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is a next-generation power semiconductor leader in gallium nitride (GaN) and IC integrated devices, and high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technology, driving innovation across AI data centers, performance computing, energy and grid infrastructure, and industrial electrification. With more than 30 years of combined expertise in wide bandgap technologies, GaNFast™ power ICs integrate GaN power, drive, control, sensing, and protection, delivering faster power delivery, higher system density, and greater efficiency. GeneSiC™ high-voltage SiC devices leverage patented trench-assisted planar technology to provide industry-leading voltage capability, efficiency, and reliability for medium-voltage grid and infrastructure applications. Navitas has over 300 patents issued or pending and is the world’s first semiconductor company to be CarbonNeutral®-certified.
Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast, GaNSense, GaNSafe, GeneSiC, and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor Limited or affiliates. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.
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