AMS Verification Engineer
Job Summary
NXP Semiconductors is seeking a talented and highly motivated AMS Verification Engineer to join our dynamic this role you will be responsible for the verification of complex Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) integrated circuits ensuring their functionality performance and reliability meet stringent product specifications.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) blocks and systems including identifying critical design features and potential failure modes.
- Create and maintain advanced verification environments using SystemVerilog UVM and other industry-standard methodologies.
- Develop and implement efficient testbenches test cases and assertion-based verification (ABV) for AMS designs.
- Perform mixed-signal simulations (e.g. AMS Spice Fast Spice) and analyze results to identify and debug design issues.- Collaborate closely with design engineers to understand architectural specifications and provide feedback on design for verifiability.
- Develop and automate regression testing procedures to ensure continuous verification coverage.
- Generate detailed verification reports including coverage metrics bug tracking and sign-off documentation.
- Participate in design reviews contributing expertise in verification strategies and methodologies.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AMS verification tools and techniques.
Job Qualifications
- Masters degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in AMS verification for complex ICs.- Strong understanding of analog circuit design fundamentals (e.g. op-amps ADCs DACs PLLs).
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM for mixed-signal verification.
- Hands-on experience with mixed-signal simulation tools (e.g. Cadence Virtuoso Spectre Xcelium QuestaSim).
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python Perl Tcl) for test automation and data analysis.
- Familiarity with assertion-based verification (ABV) techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) is a plus.
- Knowledge of industry standards and methodologies for functional safety (e.g. ISO 26262) is a plus.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
NXP is a global semiconductor company creating solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world.