Principal Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Job Title: Principal Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer
Location: Rijswijk, The Netherlands
Position type: Permanent
Start: ASAP

This position is due to company growth, and it’s a super exciting time to join.

Job Summary:
As a Principal Analog Mixed-Signal Design Engineer, you will play a strategic and technical leadership role in the development of next-generation precision timing circuits. You’ll leverage deep expertise in analog/mixed-signal design to drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to bring high-performance, low-power solutions to market. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to make a broad impact on innovative MEMS-based timing technology used across communications, mobile, and infrastructure systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of complex analog and mixed-signal blocks, ensuring alignment with system architecture and performance targets
• Define circuit architecture in collaboration with systems and product teams
• Perform in-depth simulations and analysis (pre and post-layout) with full consideration for design for test (DFT) and manufacturability (DFM)
• Provide technical guidance and reviews for schematic and layout work, ensuring best-in-class design practices
• Act as a mentor to junior and senior engineers, fostering technical growth and innovation
• Lead design reviews, documentation, and technical sign-off processes for major circuit blocks
• Collaborate closely with layout, test, product, and applications teams to drive successful silicon validation
• Contribute to roadmap planning, IP reuse strategy, and overall design methodology improvement
• Represent the team in technical discussions with stakeholders and influence key project decisions

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience, or M.S. with 10+ years of relevant analog/mixed-signal design experience
• Proven track record of first-silicon success and volume production of complex analog/mixed-signal ICs
• Expert-level understanding of CMOS analog design and noise analysis
• Deep technical leadership in at least two of the following areas:
  • High-performance PLLs (Integer-N/Fractional-N)
  • Sigma-Delta ADCs and DACs
  • Temperature sensors
  • High-speed I/O and drivers
  • Ultra-low-power or sub-threshold circuits
  • Low-noise regulators, bandgap references
  • MEMS/quartz oscillator-based timing circuits
• Strong capability in top-level integration and system-level impact evaluation
• Proficiency with Cadence analog design environment and scripting tools (e.g., MATLAB, VerilogA)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and mentor engineering teams
• Excellent documentation, presentation, and communication skills

Preferred Attributes:

• Visionary problem-solver with a hands-on attitude and a passion for innovation
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to drive alignment across teams
• Capable of balancing strategic technical direction with hands-on execution
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced product development environment