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RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, simulate and model RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems 
• Derive specifications for the RFIC subsystems and circuits 
• Develop Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF/microwave circuits in SiGe or CMOS processes 
• Work with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains 
• Perform IC floor planning and layout 
• Model package and external parasitic components 
• Evaluate and characterize prototypes of the design 
• Characterize and analyze full radio performance 
• Assist in the development of automated test lab equipment for lab measurements 
• Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing and qualification of the RFIC components and systems 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science 
• 2+ years of RF integrated circuit experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with an emphasis in RF/Analog/Mixed-signal integrated circuit design 
• Experience using simulation tools such as Spectre, ADS, HFSS or Momentum 
• Circuit design skills, and experience performing analysis and simulation of both linear and non-linear circuits such as phase-locked loops, vector modulators/demodulators, oscillators, mixers, filters, low noise and power amplifiers 
• Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM 
• Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures 
• RF/microwave design in the Ku-band, K-band and Ka-band frequency range 
• Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers 
• Experience characterizing radio performance in microwave frequencies 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones