Senior Analog & Mixed Signal Engineer

Kirkland , United States

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Lead the design and sustainment of advanced radar system subsystems, driving technical excellence through cross-functional collaboration and innovative engineering solutions.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


Echodyne is seeking a Senior Analog & Mixed Signal Engineer to join our fast-growing team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In this role, you will lead the maturation and sustainment of Analog and Digital/Mixed-Signal (AMS) subsystems for advanced radar systems, ensuring technical excellence and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.
  • You will own design, verification, transition to manufacturing, and long-term sustainment of RF subsystems, serving as the primary technical point of contact for all related engineering activities. This includes driving design-shaping discussions and technical reviews with multidisciplinary teams—such as Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Manufacturing—to develop robust radar architectures, resolve complex technical challenges, and align work with program objectives and Design for Excellence (DFX) principles.
  • You will provide deep technical expertise in AMS circuit design, simulation, and analysis to guide design execution, verification planning, and risk mitigation. Additionally, you will define and architect production test strategies and supporting infrastructure to enable efficient, reliable manufacturing and quality assurance. Throughout the product lifecycle, you will lead root-cause investigations, trade studies, and continuous improvement initiatives to sustain and enhance subsystem performance.
  • Other related tasks required to fulfill the needs of the business

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience

  • MSEE with 5 or more years of industry experience, or BSEE with 7 or more years of experience in analog and mixed-signal circuit design

Analog & Mixed-Signal Circuit Design

  • Strong foundation in analog and mixed-signal circuit theory and hands-on experience developing high-reliability commercial or consumer products
  • Deep understanding of core analog and digital building blocks including operational amplifiers, logic gates, clock buffers, level shifters, power management ICs, current mirrors, charge pumps, oscillators, and voltage regulators
  • Skilled in circuit design and simulation using tools such as Altium Designer (or equivalent) and SPICE
  • Hands-on experience in board bring-up, Acceptance Testing, and Design Verification of PCBs, ensuring seamless transitions from prototype to production
  • Experience designing conductively cooled electronics and applying thermal management techniques for high-performance systems
  • Expertise in component selection and layout optimization, balancing efficiency, thermal performance, and signal integrity
  • Practical experience applying principles of Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, and Test to improve product quality, testability and yield throughout the design lifecycle

Mixed-Signal Interfaces & High-Speed Design

  • Strong knowledge of mixed-signal communication protocols used in both primary and peripheral systems.
  • Expert understanding of low-speed interfaces such as SPI, I²C, and UART
  • Hands-on experience implementing high-speed digital interfaces, including MHz+ clock signals and DDR designs
  • Familiarity with high-speed data converters and techniques for signal integrity and noise reduction
  • Understanding transmission line theory, impedance matching, crosstalk, and isolation for reliable high-speed performance

Testing & Verification

  • Solid understanding of Design-for-Test best practices for dense PCB assemblies
  • Proficient in SPICE simulations and performance verification for new and existing designs
  • Skilled in debugging and troubleshooting complex, multi-subsystem systems using oscilloscopes, function generators, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is $121,100 - $181,600 annually. 

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

 


All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible PTO
  • Health Insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Other Benefit: Paid Company Holidays

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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