RF/mm-Wave GaN Power Amplifier Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF power amplifiers for applications such as SATCOM, Wi-Fi, and cellular.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization, demonstrating problem-solving skills, data analysis, and critical thinking.
• Create test plans for RF power amplifier designs to ensure reliability and performance under real-world conditions.
• Perform EM design using HFSS on die, on package and on PCB.
• 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 GaN technologies.
• Understanding of PA thermal and packaging constraints.
• Familiarity with RF GaN device physics, including trapping and thermals, and transistor models.
• Strong knowledge of power amplifiers including modes of operation, matching, bias, and architecture considerations.
• Strong 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.
• Must be willing to work on-site full-time at our office in Atlanta, GA.

Preferred Skills

• 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.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot design issues.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Equity Package
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave