RFIC Design Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Define, design, and develop complex radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless applications including 4G, 5G, 6G, WLAN, BT, and GPS. The role involves transistor-level design, circuit analysis, simulation, and debugging, requiring a strong background in Electrical Engineering and RFIC engineering practices.
Responsibilities
- Define, design and develop complex radio frequency integrated circuits in complex SoC’s and discrete RFICs.
- Perform radio signal path and circuit topology analysis and detailed transistor-level design of highly-integrated transceivers and associated blocks for wireless applications, 4G, 5G, 6G, WLAN, BT and GPS standards using advanced process technologies.
- Assess processing requirements and select devices to meet requirements.
- Debug and assess performance of algorithms in actual application hardware.
- Use of Neural Networks for circuit optimization and analysis.
- Determine circuit-level specifications based on system-level requirements with minimal supervision.
- Use technical expertise with tools/applications to develop the architecture and design of one or more blocks based on specifications.
- Resolve architecture and design problems by applying sound RFIC engineering practices with minimal supervision.
- Run simulations to determine how circuits perform under various circumstances with minimal supervision.
- Independently floor-plan layout; work with layout engineers under minimal guidance to generate the layout of circuits and conduct physical verification on the layout; participate in review of generated layout.
- Write test plans and review test results to assess performance and identify any bugs in own work and provides instructions to test engineers for their design block.
- Debug most issues and escalate highly complex issues.
- Seek essential knowledge of industry trends, and advances related to RFICs.
- Collaborate with team members to generate new ideas.
- Write clear and detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions to guide users.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience with designing RF/Analog circuits for wireless products (e.g., LNA's, PLL's) and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
- OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
- OR PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
- 2+ years of academic or professional experience using two or more of the following software: CADENCE, Virtuoso, ADS.
- 3+ years of experience in the transistor level design of RF analog integrated circuits with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with internship or publication.
- 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Design of receiver and transmitter RF/Analog circuits, Design of high-performance RF frequency synthesizers, Digital control and signal processing, Product experience from conception, design, and product commercialization, Electro Magnetic simulation/modeling.
- 1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
- 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with designing RF/Analog circuits for wireless products (e.g., LNA's, PLL's)
- ASIC design, verification, or related work experience
- Experience using CADENCE, Virtuoso, ADS
- Experience in the transistor level design of RF analog integrated circuits
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with internship or publication
- Experience in Design of receiver and transmitter RF/Analog circuits
- Experience in Design of high-performance RF frequency synthesizers
- Experience in Digital control and signal processing
- Product experience from conception, design, and product commercialization
- Experience with Electro Magnetic simulation/modeling
- Experience working in a large matrixed organization
- Work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above)
- Use of Neural Networks for circuit optimization and analysis.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants
- Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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Company
Qualcomm
Job Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
San Diego, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
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