Principal Analog Design Engineer

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Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Semiconductor
The Role
Design analog power management circuits at transistor level, solve complex design challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose—advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business—from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a visionary and highly accomplished Principal Analog Design Engineer to join our Edinburgh Design Center. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a key technical authority within the Power IC Business Unit. Operating with a very high degree of autonomy, you will architect, design, and verify cutting-edge analog and mixed-signal power management ICs and motor drivers. You will lead technical innovation, define future product roadmaps, and mentor engineering teams to drive technical excellence across the organization.

 

What You Will Do

  • Architect & Drive the Future: Lead the definition and transistor-level design of next-generation, highly complex analog power management systems and motor drivers (e.g., advanced op-amps, precision comparators, high-voltage gate drivers, charge pumps, and regulators).

  • Invent New Topologies: Innovate and develop industry-first circuit topologies to achieve unprecedented levels of silicon performance, efficiency, and robustness.

  • Strategic Specification Negotiation: Partner with Systems Engineering, Marketing, and key customers to translate complex system-level requirements into block-level specifications, effectively balancing performance, cost, and development schedules.

  • Process & Methodology Enhancement: Enhance existing analog design processes and explore the integration of emerging methodologies, including generative AI workflows, to improve design quality and team efficiency.

  • Full-Chip Verification Ownership: Lead top-level simulation planning, define worst-case corner matrices, and utilize advanced Monte Carlo and parasitic extraction routines to ensure first-time-silicon success.

  • Cross-Functional Technical Authority: Act as the primary technical interface for layout, ESD, EMC, digital design, and test teams, ensuring smooth integration and alignment across the entire product development lifecycle.

  • IP Creation & Patent Leadership: Consistently identify patentable innovations within your designs and champion the creation and filing of new intellectual property (IP) to defend Allegro’s market leadership.

  • Technical Mentorship & Influence: Mentor and guide Principal, Senior, and Junior design engineers, fostering technical autonomy and helping them transition into effective technical leads.

 

What You Will Bring

  • Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a highly related technical field.

  • 12+ years (with a Bachelor’s) or 10+ years (with a Master’s/PhD) of extensive experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, with a strong, proven track record in power management or motor driver architectures.

  • Proven track record of delivering multiple complex IC projects successfully from initial concept to high-volume production (first-time-right silicon).

  • Expert-level knowledge of BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) and CMOS technologies, with deep understanding of physical design, high-voltage layouts, and isolation techniques (dielectric/junction).

  • Comprehensive mastery of gate drive circuit design for both Silicon and wide-bandgap (GaN/SiC) MOSFETs.

  • Expertise in functional safety standards for automotive semiconductor design (ISO 26262, ASIL compliance).

  • EDA Tool Mastery: Power user of industry-standard EDA design suites (Cadence Virtuoso and Siemens SDE) advanced simulation tools (Spectre, AFS), and physical verification tools (Calibre DRC/LVS).

  • Strategic Communication & Influence: Outstanding analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence global cross-functional stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Why Allegro?


Join Allegro and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

We foster a culture of Real Innovation, empowering you to push boundaries, develop cutting-edge solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
Your work will create a Real Impact by solving complex real-world challenges that fuel our success and shape the future of technology.
You’ll experience Real Connection, collaborating with talented colleagues around the globe in an environment built on trust, respect, and a shared purpose.
Join us—and help build what’s next.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design
  • Comprehensive knowledge of CMOS technology
  • Proficient in Cadence and other EDA tools

Allegro MicroSystems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Allegro MicroSystems and has not been reviewed or approved by Allegro MicroSystems.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Feedback suggests bonuses are generous and a meaningful part of total compensation. Variable pay is viewed as reliably contributing to take-home pay.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility support is seen as robust. Day-one eligibility and advocacy services further strengthen access to care.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Vacation, sick/personal time, parental and family leave, holidays, and volunteer time off provide ample ways to step away from work. Generous PTO and floating holidays contribute to work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: Manchester, NH
1,959 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

At Allegro MicroSystems, we’re passionate about developing intelligent solutions that move the world toward a safer and more sustainable future – while giving our customers a competitive edge. With more than 50 years of experience developing advanced semiconductor technology and application-specific algorithms, Allegro is a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems. Through our innovations, we are helping our customers make breakthrough advancements in areas like advanced mobility, green energy, and factory automation. Each year, we ship over one billion units into these applications to support our 10,000+ customers around the globe, including over 50 automotive OEMs. Our diverse team of 3,500+ employees is spread across 13 countries, powering our global engineering, manufacturing, and support and enabling our innovations. That’s why we work hard to create a collaborative, energetic environment that rewards ingenuity and helps our employees make a difference every day.

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