Principal Mixed-Signal Design Engineer, Data Converters at K2 Space

Department: SiliconEducation: education_required

Compensation · Listed in posting

$190,000 – $285,000/yr

Setup: Remote
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 15, 2026

Description

K2 is hiring a Principal Mixed-Signal Design Engineer, Data Converters to lead the architecture, design, integration, and silicon validation of wideband, high-performance ADCs and DACs and their analog front-ends for advanced mixed-signal SoCs. The role owns tradeoffs across bandwidth, sampling rate, resolution, linearity, power, area, and risk; develops calibration and correction techniques; defines interfaces with RF, digital, package, and verification teams; and provides technical leadership and mentorship. Candidates need an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, significant high-performance analog/mixed-signal IC design experience, and expertise with GHz-class or multi-GS/s converters, FinFET technologies, and silicon bring-up. The role offers a base salary of $190,000–$285,000 plus equity and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Required Skills

ADC/DAC design
FinFET CMOS
Analog front-ends
Calibration
Silicon characterization
Signal integrity

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: Significant industry experience in high-performance analog/mixed-signal IC design
Experience taking complex analog/mixed-signal ICs from architecture through tapeout and silicon bring-up
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with RF-sampling or direct-RF ADC/DAC architectures
Experience developing converters with multi-GHz instantaneous bandwidth
Experience with digitally assisted analog design and background/foreground calibration
Experience integrating converters into large digital-heavy SoCs
Experience with advanced packaging, high-speed I/O, and signal-integrity considerations for wideband mixed-signal devices
Experience helping build new methodologies and silicon platforms from the ground up
Translation Company Name: K2 Space

About K2 Space

K2 Space

Aerospace and DefenseTorrance, CA11-50

Building the largest satellites in orbit. Ultra-powerful, scalable platforms engineered for LEO, MEO, GEO and cislunar missions. Explore the next-generation of satellites.

Open roles: 11
Founded: 2022

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