Head of PA Development

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of RF power amplifier circuits for advanced wireless communication systems
• Manage and mentor a team of RFIC designers working on PA development across multiple semiconductor technologies
• Define performance targets including output power, efficiency, linearity, gain, and bandwidth based on system requirements
• Oversee the full product lifecycle including architecture development, circuit design, simulation, layout review, tape-out, silicon validation, and production ramp
• Collaborate with RFIC designers, packaging engineers, and test teams to optimize overall RF front-end performance
• Guide design trade-off decisions across efficiency, thermal performance, linearity, and integration constraints
• Support silicon bring-up, characterization, and debugging activities following fabrication
• Work with supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition from prototype to volume production
• Drive continuous improvement in PA performance, design methodologies, and development workflows

Requirements

• Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in RF power amplifier design
• Experience designing RFICs or RF power amplifiers for wireless communication systems
• Strong understanding of RF circuit theory, transistor behavior, and PA architectures
• Must be willing to work full-time, onsite, in Atlanta, GA

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing high-efficiency PA architectures such as Doherty, and Class AB
• Hands-on experience with RFIC technologies such as SOI or GaN
• Familiarity with RF simulation and design tools such as Cadence, ADS, or similar platforms
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and delivering silicon products to production