RFIC Design Engineer (New Graduate)

InnoPhase IoT

$75K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Specialization in RFIC, analog, mixed-signal IC design, or wireless communications
  • Strong understanding of RF CMOS fundamentals
  • Familiarity with RF front-end circuits like LNAs and mixers
  • Experience with IC design tools like Cadence and Matlab
  • Knowledgeable in programming languages (Python, C++)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Participate in RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuit design
  • Support transistor-level design simulations of RF building blocks
  • Perform circuit simulations and performance analysis using various tools
  • Assist with EM simulation and supply isolation analysis
  • Collaborate with layout engineers for post-layout verification
  • Work with system engineers on circuit-level specifications
  • Support silicon bring-up and lab validation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration

Benefits

  • Working in a cutting-edge field of RFIC design and semiconductor technology
  • Opportunities for collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Access to state-of-the-art RF lab equipment and technology
  • Exposure to advanced CMOS technology development
  • Potential for research and internship experience in wireless communications
Full Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated new graduates who are passionate about RFIC design, wireless systems, and semiconductor technology development.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in the design and development of RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits in advanced CMOS technologies
  • Support transistor-level design and simulation of RF front-end and analog building blocks such as LNAs, PAs, mixers, amplifiers, oscillators, bias circuits, filters, and clocking circuits
  • Perform circuit simulations, behavioral modeling, and performance analysis using Cadence, Matlab, and related tools
  • Assist with EM simulation, passive component modeling, packaging effects, ESD considerations, and supply isolation analysis
  • Collaborate with layout engineers and participate in post-layout verification and analysis
  • Work with system engineers to understand product requirements and derive circuit-level specifications
  • Support silicon bring-up, lab validation, characterization, debugging, and performance optimization using standard RF lab equipment
  • Collaborate with digital, firmware, and test engineering teams on system integration and production test development
  • Document design work and present technical results to the engineering team

Minimum Qualifications
  • MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Specialization or research focus in RFIC, analog, mixed-signal IC design, wireless communications, or related areas
  • Strong understanding of RF CMOS fundamentals and analog/mixed-signal circuit design principles
  • Familiarity with RF front-end circuits such as LNAs, mixers, PAs, oscillators, filters, PLL/LO generation, amplifiers, or bias circuits
  • Experience with circuit simulation and IC design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, EM simulators, Matlab, Verilog-A, or similar
  • Understanding of IC layout concepts, verification flow, and post-layout analysis
  • Knowledgeable in programming languages like Python and C++
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications
  • Internship or research experience in wireless transceiver or RFIC development
  • Exposure to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other wireless communication systems
  • Hands-on lab experience with RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, or oscilloscopes
  • Familiarity with RF system impairments and calibration techniques

Location
  • San Diego

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