Staff RF/EM Design Engineer
Skyworks
- Greensboro, NC
- $110,600-210,600 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You will have opportunities to participate in all phases of product development, including product definition, architecture, system budget, transistor-level circuit design, MCM design, layout/layout supervision, lab debug and production support
- As the hub of front-end module design, you will drive the front-end design and work with a multi-discipline team developing PA, RF switches, LNA, acoustic filters to achieve optimum module performance for the high volume and fast paced cellular handset market
- You will directly interact with customer about Pin I/O, size, performance spec and provide suggestion/solution
- Own floor-planning which including module pinouts, package size, signal flows plan, package technology, link budget, etc.
- Take a lead on the new technology/architecture suggestion with comprehensive and accurate analysis
- Drive front-end module design methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Drive the module design review and tapeout
- Get involve and support the new package technology development
- Strong understanding in RF/microwave fundamentals such as impedance matching, passive RLC and resonant circuits, noise, linearity, circuit stability and Electromagnetic theory
- Solid understanding in module building blocks, including Power Amplifiers, Low Noise Amplifiers, RF Switches and Couplers, Filters and Multi-chip Module
- Relevant experience in (micro-strip/strip line stack up) multi-chip module (MCM), PA, LNA , RF switch design or passive circuit design such as integrated passive device, coupler, BAW/SAW filters and balun
- Strong circuit simulation skills utilizing Agilent ADS, 2.5/3D EM tools such as ADS Momentum/EMX, HFSS and Cadence and ability to translate between the model, simulation, physical implementation, and measured performance
- Demonstrated lab skills in data collection/analysis, lab debug/tuning and product troubleshooting
- A self-starter and team player with strong desire and commitment to take product from concept to volume production
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written and logic reasoning skills, capable of breaking down complex problems, setting priorities, report progress and execute to schedule
- Master Degree in Electrical Engineering + 6 years’ experience or Ph.D.
- Good understanding of RF systems and familiarity with wireless standards including 3GPP cellular 2/3/4/5G/LTE, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth
- Solid understanding of device and process technologies
- Experience in system architecture, circuit topology and MCM floorplan
- Experience in FEM product development and customer interaction
- Good understanding on acoustic filter such as SAW, BAW filters.
- Experience in co-sim of multiple technologies such as digital, analog and RF circuit.
- Familiar with lab instruments including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, RF Probe Stations, Noise Figure Analyzers and Load-pull Tuners