Principal RFIC Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform RFIC design, integration, development, and validation for intelligent integrated RF/wireless communication system-on-chip (SOC) products
• Collaborate with system and digital teams to establish RF/Analog front-end design requirements and block specifications
• Coordinate chip integration with other analog/RFIC design engineers and provide technical guidelines for layout teams
• Partner with product application and production teams to complete chip characterization, production test development, and end-customer support
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members

Requirements

• MSEE degree with 15+ years of industry experience or a Ph.D. with 10+ years of experience in Analog or RF circuit design using advanced CMOS processes
• Proven design experience with RF front-end circuits, including LNAs, Mixers, and PAs, as well as baseband analog/mixed-signal circuits
• Strong background in CMOS RF transceiver architectures for modern communication systems
• Proficiency with Verilog-A/AMS and Matlab for behavioral modeling and system-level simulations
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers
• Solid understanding of device physics and advanced CMOS processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Design experience with baseband analog circuits, including ADC/DAC and filter design
• Experience designing for WiFi, Bluetooth, or Cellular systems
• Experience with low-power transceiver design
• Knowledge of RF production-level testing
• Expertise in wireless/digital communication theory and DSP
• Experience with EM extraction and modeling for custom passive devices

About the Company

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. We combine analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, connect humans and the world, and drive advancements in automation, robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy, and data centers.