At a glance
Intel is hiring a Analog Circuit Designer (Contract) in California. It is a contract role in Hardware & Semiconductors, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $52,000–$200,000 a year. Intel has 99 other openings in the US. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 284 Hardware & Chips openings in the US today; the typical one asks for 6 years and advertises about $195,000 a year at the midpoint.
About this role
Job Details:
Job Description:
The Role and Impact
Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment?
In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, and validation of cutting-edge technologies designed to shape the future of data centers. Your day-to-day work will involve technical problem-solving, analyze complex systems, and ensure seamless system correlation to drive efficiency and innovation.
Please consider that this is an Intel contract position
(6-9 months depending on business needs).
Business group
You will be joining Intel's Design Sales Acceleration (DSA) group, a team dedicated to providing design validation tools and services to Intel’s customers that power the world's digital infrastructure with their Intel-based designs.
As part of DSA, you will collaborate with experts in system design and simulation to enhance critical technologies supporting Intel's broader mission to shape the future of computing and connectivity.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Analyze system-level challenges and identify innovative solutions to optimize performance and correlation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement pre-silicon testing methodologies.
- Develop and execute detailed validation plans to ensure system-level accuracy and reliability.
- Use data-driven techniques to support decision-making and enhance processes.
- Provide clear documentation and communicate effectively to stakeholders.
- Continuously enhance tools and techniques to improve system validation workflows and outcomes.
The ideal candidate should show the following behavioral traits:
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
- A passion for innovation and a drive to contribute to impactful projects.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications,you must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience:
- in platform hardware design, including PCB development, component specification, and system-level integration.
- in PCB design tools and schematic capture software.
- with BOM cost analysis and design tradeoffs at the board and system levels.
- debugging and resolving hardware issues during system bring-up and power-on activities.
This is not open to an Intel immigration sponsorship.
Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of professional experience.
- Knowledge of hardware verification methods and validation processes.
- Experience in thermal solutions, materials testing, or packaging design for electronic hardware.
We invite you to join Intel's talented engineering community and help shape the future of technology by creating groundbreaking hardware solutions that empower industries and change the world for the better.
Job Type:
Intel Contract EmployeeShift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:
US, California, FolsomAdditional Locations:
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of Trust
N/ABenefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $52,000.00-$200,000.00 (Hourly Role)The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Intel's official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Intel will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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