Sr Principal Design Engineer (10682)

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed, transistor-level RFIC Design and product development of RF switches and/or LNA for cellular applications, potentially using SOI, GaAs, or technology
• Support the design of analog blocks as needed (charge pump, LDOs, level shifters, bandgaps, etc.)
• Manage and present design trade-offs including performance, size, cost and time to market
• Expert use of RF measurement equipment with the ability to troubleshoot measurement issues
• Present design work during peer reviews including expected and/or actual results
• Develop and execute project schedules and bring products to market on time
• Contribute to cross functional continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• BSEE degree required; MSEE preferred
• 10+ years of experience in switch, LNA and/or RFIC design
• Proven track record designing with Cadence including layout with strong background in various linear and nonlinear simulation techniques and simulators
• Extensive experience mitigating parasitic effects from package or PCB relying on EM simulation including proficient use of HFSS, ADS FEM, or similar
• Strong background with RF measurements and characterization including S-parameter, noise figure, harmonics, intermodulation distortion
• Demonstrated experience in standard RF design techniques, debugging analog/RF/mixed signal noise issues, and RF coupling
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Knowledge of RF PA design and other large signal circuit design is considered a plus

Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $168,000 - $218,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)