Senior RFIC Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and verify RFIC blocks such as LNAs, PAs, Mixers, VCOs, PLLs, and frequency synthesizers
• Perform detailed transistor-level circuit design and optimization for performance, power, and area
• Conduct extensive pre-layout and post-layout simulations using industry-standard tools
• Collaborate with system architects, digital design engineers, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration
• Develop and implement innovative circuit architectures to meet challenging performance requirements
• Participate in layout supervision and review to ensure adherence to design intent and manufacturing rules
• Debug and characterize RFIC prototypes in the lab to resolve performance issues
• Generate comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, simulation reports, and test plans

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in RF/Microwave circuits
• 5+ years of industry experience in RFIC design using CMOS processes
• Strong theoretical understanding of RF/microwave fundamentals and analog circuit design
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, SpectreRF, and EM simulators such as HFSS or Momentum
• Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators
• Demonstrated ability to successfully tape-out and characterize complex RFICs
• Familiarity with wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G, or UWB

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid leave
• Competitive incentive compensation and equity opportunities

About the Company

NXP is a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets to enable a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world.