Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in I/O design and interface standards.
Deep understanding of both high-speed and low-speed, low-power designs, including ESD and high-voltage design.
Hands-on experience with signal/power integrity constraints and PCB/package design.
Familiarity with EDA tools for design and simulation (Cadence, Synopsys, Keysight, Ansys).
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to debug complex problems.
Excellent communication skills for clear documentation.
Responsibilities
Lead I/O and interface design for automotive and industrial products.
Define and drive interface specifications, creating requirements and documentation.
Collaborate across disciplines to develop differentiated solutions.
Drive innovation and address gaps in interface standards.
Set validation and characterization requirements, overseeing post-silicon validation.
Mentor junior engineers while guiding technical discussions on I/O interfaces.
Provide customer support, addressing technical queries and resolving issues.
Benefits
Support for professional development and further education.
Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
Opportunity for leadership in a collaborative global environment.
Focus on health, safety, and a supportive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Summary of Role: We are looking for an mmWave / RF System Architect to define the architecture of our next-generation RF and millimeter-wave products. You will turn product use cases into system requirements and performance budgets, then break them down into subsystem and block-level specifications.
The role spans the full signal chain - antennas, RF front-end, frequency generation, data conversion and calibration - for applications such as radar sensing, 5G/6G FR2, Wi-Fi, satellite and point-to-point links. You will own key tradeoffs, guide design and validation teams, and shape the RF technology roadmap.
Key responsibilities
System architecture and requirements
Convert product use cases and customer needs into measurable system requirements and performance budgets.
Define and maintain the RF/mmWave system architecture across antenna, RF front-end, frequency generation, mixed-signal and digital interfaces.
Break the system into subsystems with clear block-level specs (NF, gain, linearity/IIP3, output power, phase noise, efficiency).
Run TX/RX cascade analyses, link budgets and frequency plans; own the tradeoffs across performance, power, cost and area.
Signal chain and front-end design guidance
Guide design teams on LNAs, PAs, mixers, VCOs, synthesizers, beamformers and transceivers at K-band through W-band.
Define frequency-generation and LO-distribution architecture, including low phase-noise PLLs and wideband waveforms (e.g., FMCW chirps or modulated carriers).
Partner with antenna and packaging engineers on phased arrays, beamforming/beam steering, antenna-in-package (AiP) and EM/signal-integrity effects.
Calibration, test and validation
Define calibration strategies and algorithms (e.g., LO leakage, IQ imbalance, gain/phase alignment) and built-in self-test or monitoring.
Set verification and validation strategy with test teams: modeling, simulation, lab characterization and field data.
Drive silicon or module bring-up, debug and correlation between models and measurements through production.
Leadership and collaboration
Serve as the technical lead in design reviews and roadmap planning.
Work across hardware, firmware, algorithms, applications and manufacturing; engage customers, foundries and vendors.
Evaluate emerging RF technologies and contribute to patents, publications and standards where relevant.
Mentor engineers and set architecture best practices.
Required qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or a related field; M.S. strongly preferred.
15+ years of RF/microwave or mmWave system or IC design experience, including 7+ years in a lead or architect role.
Delivered at least one RF or mmWave product (IC, module or radio) from concept through production.
Strong grounding in RF system design: cascade analysis, link budgets, noise, linearity and phase noise.
Working knowledge of front-end building blocks (LNA, PA, mixer, VCO/PLL, filters) and how block specs roll up to system performance.
Understanding of MIMO, phased arrays and beamforming.
Hands-on lab experience with spectrum and signal analyzers, network analyzers (S-parameters) and phase-noise measurement.
Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for modeling and data analysis.
Clear technical communicator who can lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Preferred qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in an RF/microwave discipline.
Domain experience in one or more of: FMCW or pulse-Doppler radar, 5G/6G FR2, Wi-Fi, SATCOM or mmWave backhaul.
Experience with RF CMOS, SiGe, GaAs or GaN processes.
Experience with antenna-in-package, RF system-in-package or 3D-stacked front-end modules.
Knowledge of on-chip calibration, BIST and production test strategy.
Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (3GPP, IEEE 802.11, FCC/ETSI; ISO 26262 for automotive).
Expected Salary Range $166,500.00 - $290,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
