RF/mm-Wave CMOS Power Amplifier Design Engineer
Falcomm · Atlanta, GA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
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
- 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
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
Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Equity Package
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave