RF/Microwave IC Design Engineer
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Employment Category: Full-time
How to Apply: Please apply to requisition 4879 on
our website
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Job Responsibilities: Perform microwave/mixed-signal
IC design of complex circuits. These circuits include:
analog baseband, microwave (>5GHz) and digital
subsystems such as: mixers, VGAs, LNAs, DACs, etc.
Perform custom IC design on SiGe and CMOS processes,
particularly at 0.18um process technologies and
below.
Independently plan and implement RF ICs
from top-level floor planning down to complex microwave
circuit blocks. Design circuits adhering to specifications
and guidelines set by system level parameters.
Debug, Test, & Verification of the designed
RF/microwave chipset(s) using equipment such as
VNAs & Spectrum Analyzers.
Work closely
and communicate with design and layout engineers
on a day-to-day basis.
Assist with tapeout activities
and deal with post-tapeout activities such as documentation
and archiving.
Full-chip design, layout,
and simulation verification to meet a fixed scheduled
tapeout date(s).
Experience/Skills Required:
Microwave/RF IC design experience.
Circuit/ASIC
design in SiGe & CMOS process(es).
Design &
verification using Agilent ADS and Cadence tools.
Strong IC design skills in bipolar technologies.
Test/Measurement/Debug capability for microwave
chipset(s).
Strong analytical and problem-solving
skills.
Excellent communication skills &
team collaboration.
Skills that are a plus:
Knowledge of design & verification in ADS.
Experience with EM simulator(s) (HFSS, Momentum,
Sonnet).
Previous circuit design experience for
frequencies above 10GHz.
Previous design experience
in 0.18um Jazz SiGe process.
MSEE preferred.
Experience in BiCMOS design using Cadence Virtuoso.
Good understanding of RF/microwave circuit fundamentals.
Experience with CAD tools such as ADS, Cadence and
EM simulation tools. Good teamwork, communication
and problem solving skills.
Citizenship requirements:
US Citizenship Required
Clearance requirement:
No
Travel Required: Up to 10 percent
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