RF/mm-Wave CMOS Power Amplifier Design Engineer

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

Disclosure

• Falcomm is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Falcomm is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status
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• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State