Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field, focusing on RF/microwave integrated circuits design.
3+ years of experience in RF power amplifier design and development up to 60GHz.
Experience with PA tapeout using SOI or SiGe technologies.
Strong knowledge of differential and single-ended power amplifiers, their architectures, and operation modes.
Solid circuit design skills with experience in IC layout and simulation of RF amplifiers.
Proficiency in simulation tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Keysight ADS; experience with EM simulators.
Responsibilities
Design and develop RF power amplifiers for SATCOM, Wi-Fi, and cellular applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs into larger SoC systems.
Prototype and test designs to ensure reliability and performance in real-world conditions.
Present detailed design reviews covering all design aspects to improve RF processes.
Stay updated on industry trends and semiconductor advancements.
Support all stages of product development from concept to mass production.
Benefits
Competitive Salary and Equity Package
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Design and develop RF power amplifiers for applications such as SATCOM, Wi-Fi, and cellular.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RF power amplifier designs into larger SoC systems.
Create prototype and test RF power amplifier designs to ensure reliability and performance under real-world conditions.
Present detailed design reviews covering IC, package, electromagnetic (EM), simulation results, measurement data, and thermal considerations; all related to continuous improvement of RF design processes.
Stay on top of industry trends and advancements in semiconductor technology.
Support all stages of product development, from concept to mass production.
Requirements
Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field; with an educational emphasis on RF/microwave integrated circuits design.
3+ years of experience in RF power amplifier design and development up to 60GHz.
PA tapeout experience using SOI or SiGe technologies.
Strong knowledge of differential and single-ended power amplifiers including modes of operation, matching, bias, and architecture considerations.
Strong circuit design skills, experience with IC layout, PEX extraction, performing electromigration analysis, and simulation of both linear and non-linear behavior of RF PAs to meet performance targets such as gain, linearity, power, and bandwidth.
Strong EM knowledge of passive components including couplers, baluns, and matching networks.
Proficiency in simulation and design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Keysight ADS, Keysight SystemVue, Siemens Calibre, etc.
Experience with EM simulators such as HFSS, Momentum, and EMX.
Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures, digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM
Must be willing to work on-site full-time at our office in Atlanta, GA.
Preferred Qualifications
RF/microwave design experience in the Ku, K, Ka, Q, or V-band frequency ranges.
Familiarity with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers, and hands-on experience in a lab with equipment for RF testing and measurement.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot design issues.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience; $160,000-$225,000 annually.
Generous Equity Package
Coverage of premium for comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
