RFIC Power Amplifier Design Engineer

Falcomm

$90K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF/microwave design focus
  • 3+ years of RF power amplifier design experience up to 60GHz
  • Strong skills in RFIC power amplifier circuit design
  • Deep understanding of differential and single-ended power amplifiers
  • Proficiency in IC layout, PEX extraction, and electromigration analysis
  • Familiarity with RFIC simulation tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Keysight ADS
  • Knowledge of RF components and transceiver architectures

Responsibilities

  • Lead RFIC power amplifier design from architecture to tapeout
  • Drive tapeouts using SOI or SiGe technologies
  • Develop IC layouts and perform PEX extraction
  • Conduct electromigration analysis for RFICs
  • Simulate linear and non-linear RF power amplifier behavior

Benefits

  • Stock option plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Family leave
Full Job Description
This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge semiconductor development in a fast-moving setting where technical depth and execution matter. You'll join a team focused on advancing RF front-end performance and helping bring sophisticated power amplifier solutions from concept into silicon.

As an RFIC Power Amplifier Design Engineer, you will play a central role in shaping PA designs that support next-generation communications and high-performance RF systems. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys complex technical challenges, works well in a fast-paced engineering environment, and is motivated by seeing advanced semiconductor design translated into real applications.
Responsibilities
  • Lead RFIC power amplifier design from architecture through tapeout and validation.
  • Drive PA tapeouts using SOI or SiGe technologies.
  • Develop IC layouts and perform PEX extraction as part of the design flow.
  • Perform electromigration analysis to support robust RFIC implementation.
  • Simulate the linear and non-linear behavior of RF power amplifiers to meet performance targets such as gain, linearity, power, and bandwidth.

Requirements
  • Master's 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, including PA tapeout experience using SOI or SiGe technologies.
  • Strong circuit design skills for RFIC power amplifier design.
  • Deep knowledge of differential and single-ended power amplifiers, including modes of operation, matching, bias, and architecture considerations.
  • Experience with IC layout and PEX extraction, along with performing electromigration analysis and simulating both linear and non-linear RF PA behavior to meet targets for gain, linearity, power, and bandwidth.
  • Proficiency with RFIC simulation and design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Keysight ADS, Keysight SystemVue, and Siemens Calibre, plus experience with EM simulators such as HFSS, Momentum, or EMX.
  • EM knowledge of passive RF components, including couplers, baluns, and matching networks.
  • Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures, digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK, and QAM.

Benefits
  • Stock option plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off
  • Family leave

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