Director of Systems Engineering
analog devicesMilpitas (CA)
$212,520 to $307,740
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Posted 26 days ago
analog devicesMilpitas (CA)
SENIORITY
Manager
SALARY
$212,520 to $307,740
About the role
About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at and on LinkedIn and X.Director of Systems Engineering
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Director of Systems Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary organization responsible for the architecture, development, and delivery of next-generation power conversion solutions. This leader will provide strategic technical direction across systems, firmware, package engineering, and magnetics while building a high-performing engineering organization and influencing product roadmaps across Analog Devices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and grow a small team of engineers spanning Systems, Firmware, Packaging, and Magnetics disciplines
- Set individual and team goals aligned with product roadmaps; conduct regular performance reviews and career development planning
- Recruit and onboard new team members as the team scales
- Foster cross-functional collaboration between disciplines that historically operate in silos
- Technical Direction
- Guide DC/DC converter architecture definition, including topology selection, power stage design, and control loop analysis/compensation
- Oversee firmware requirements and architecture for digital control, telemetry, and system-level communication (e.g., PMBus)
- Direct package engineering efforts for power packages, balancing thermal, electrical, and manufacturability constraints
- Guide magnetics selection and co-design (inductor/transformer) to meet efficiency, size, and EMI targets
- Review and approve key technical deliverables: architecture documents, control loop stability analyses, package floorplans, magnetics specifications
- Program & Cross-Functional Execution
- Partner with Product Marketing, Design, Test, and Package Development teams to define product requirements and specifications
- Own technical risk identification and mitigation planning across the team's deliverables
- Drive schedule adherence for architecture reviews, tape-out readiness, and testchip milestones
- Represent the team in program reviews, providing status, risks, and technical recommendations to senior management
- Process & Quality
- Establish and improve design review processes across Systems, Firmware, Package, and Magnetics
- Ensure design decisions are well-documented and traceable (specs, simulation results, test data)
- Promote reuse of proven architectures, IP blocks, and magnetics solutions across projects
Required Qualifications:
- MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field 7+ years of experience in power electronics, including experience in DC/DC converter design and control loop analysis
- Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers, either as a people manager or senior technical lead
- Working knowledge of firmware/embedded systems concepts as applied to power management (control algorithms, digital compensation, telemetry)
- Familiarity with power package design considerations (thermal management, parasitic inductance, current sensing)
- Familiarity with magnetics design tradeoffs (core material, saturation, winding losses, integration)
- Strong communication skills; able to translate technical detail for both engineers and senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing teams spanning multiple engineering disciplines
- Direct hands-on experience with control loop modeling/simulation tools (e.g., SIMPLIS, MATLAB/Simulink)
- Experience with power module or SiP (System-in-Package) development
- Track record of taking products from architecture definition through testchip and into production
What Success Looks Like:
- (First 6-12 Months)
- Team is staffed, aligned on roles, and operating with clear technical ownership across the four disciplines
- Architecture and control loop methodology for current-generation products is well understood and documented
- Cross-discipline design review process is established and running
- At least one testchip or product milestone is delivered on schedule with the team's technical ownership clearly demonstrated
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.
Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type:
1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $212,520 to $307,740.Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors. This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.
Summary
Location: US, CA, Milpitas, Tasman
Type: Full time
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