How to hire an analog design engineer

How to hire an analog design engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step analog design engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an analog design engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new analog design engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the analog design engineer you need to hire. Certain analog design engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an analog design engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an analog design engineer that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of analog design engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Analog Design Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Analog Design Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$39-66
   Engineering Trainee	An engineering trainee is responsible for shadowing engineers in their duties and performing administrative tasks as needed. Engineering trainees assist the engineers in inspecting construction sites and conducting field research... Show more	$20-39
   Radio Frequency Engineer	A radio frequency engineer, also known as RF engineer, specializes in designing and developing communication systems using radio waves. One of their primary responsibilities revolves around creating networks and systems and testing equipment... Show more	$32-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • IC
   • CMOS
   • RF
   • Circuit Design
   • Silicon
   • Architecture
   • Verilog
   • Design Tools
   • Cadence Virtuoso
   • Design Reviews
   • CAD
   • DAC
   • Extraction
   • Design Verification

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve first time silicon success for the print cartridge IC which include FeRAM base NV memory.
   • Manage and assign company facilities and assets through the use of: circuit reports, manual logs and PC generate reports.
   • Manage complex resolution of provisioning issues and develop practices and procedures for circuit installation and maintenance.
   • Experience includes design and debugging to the component and PCB layout level.
   • Collaborate with system architect to define IC specifications and characterize building blocks through test chips.
   • Participate in designing the schematic and PCB layout of ECG project and take care of the debugging.

   More analog design engineer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your analog design engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An analog design engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, analog design engineers' average salary in south dakota is 45% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level analog design engineers earn 40% less than senior-level analog design engineers.
   • Certifications. An analog design engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an analog design engineer's salary.

   Average analog design engineer salary

   $107,965yearly

   $51.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level analog design engineer salary

   $83,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average analog design engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$129,464	$62
   2	Washington	$112,796	$54
   3	Texas	$111,807	$54
   4	Arizona	$104,585	$50
   5	Maryland	$103,849	$50
   6	Massachusetts	$103,808	$50
   7	Colorado	$101,411	$49
   8	Minnesota	$101,305	$49
   9	New Hampshire	$99,282	$48
   10	Illinois	$97,999	$47
   11	Georgia	$90,085	$43
   12	Pennsylvania	$89,034	$43
   13	Indiana	$87,182	$42
   14	Oregon	$85,168	$41
   15	North Carolina	$85,079	$41
   16	South Carolina	$84,568	$41

   Average analog design engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$165,743	$79.68	342
   2	Apple	$144,973	$69.70	402
   3	Cisco	$125,958	$60.56	65
   4	Synaptics	$121,124	$58.23
   5	Rambus	$118,717	$57.08	14
   6	DRS	$117,863	$56.66	4
   7	Randstad North America, Inc.	$117,324	$56.41	6
   8	Infinera	$117,273	$56.38
   9	Validity	$116,344	$55.93
   10	Kelly Services	$116,128	$55.83	25
   11	PEAK Technical Staffing USA	$115,903	$55.72
   12	BorgWarner	$115,424	$55.49	11
   13	Sony Electronics	$115,376	$55.47	1
   14	Mindlance	$115,338	$55.45	7
   15	Knowles	$114,227	$54.92
   16	Velodyne Lidar	$113,797	$54.71
   17	Renesas Electronics	$112,448	$54.06	15
   18	ASML Holding	$112,264	$53.97	8
   19	PsiQuantum	$111,473	$53.59	9
   20	ams	$111,380	$53.55	1

4. Writing an analog design engineer job description

   A good analog design engineer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an analog design engineer job description:

   Analog design engineer job description example

   At Allegro we flex. Flex@Allegro is our approach to hybrid working that empowers managers and their team members to decide where and when work will be done. Ask what Flex@Allegro can mean for you.
   
   Seeking analog/mixed-signal designer to define, design, evaluate, and debug Analog and Mixed Signal Current Sensor products intended for Automotive and Industrial systems. In this role you will determine best design and simulation practices, including the use of behavioral models to develop advanced magnetic sensors. Strong analog design skills, a strong foundation in Semiconductor device physics and creative problem-solving skills are essential for this position. Experience with A/D, D/A, and magnetic sensor design is a plus. Candidate should have strong technical and communication skills.
   
   In this position you will lead the design, simulation, evaluation, and documentation of state-of-the-art sensor products.
   You will:
   Lead design development of Current Sensor products from concept datasheet to production.Work with Systems Engineering to define key blocks and systems.Use various software environments for the behavioral modeling and verification of complex mixed-signal integrated circuit systems.Provide guidance and supervise layout.Collaborate with Product and Systems Engineers during silicon evaluation and test development Design integrated circuit blocks such as amplifiers, comparators, precision front ends, oscillators, regulators, A/D and D/A converters. Verify with worst case simulations.Develop top level simulation plan to verify datasheet limits.Verify operation of new products in laboratory testing, including developing required test hardware and software. Evaluate and debug circuits at the IC level.Mentoring junior level design engineers.
   
   Basic Qualifications
   BSEE, MSEE (preferred) with 15+ years of experience in analog/mixed signal IC design Proficient using Cadence design tools Experience in precision Analog CMOS and BiCMOS design Mixed Signal design experience Ability to clearly communicate ideas and concepts Able to solve challenging problems during design and debug
   
   #LI-PW1 #BSEE MSEE #analog #design #IC Design #circuit design
   
   At Allegro, we are committed to providing a harassment-free environment of mutual respect to fuel innovation through inclusive thought collaboration. Allegro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Allegro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find analog design engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your analog design engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit analog design engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with analog design engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new analog design engineer

   Once you've selected the best analog design engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new analog design engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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