Principal Power Amplifier/RF IC Design Engineer

1 month ago

San Jose, California, United States Skyworks Solutions Full time
About Skyworks Solutions

Skyworks Solutions is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Our company is committed to creating a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced industry professional for the role of Principal Power Amplifier/RF IC Design Engineer at our San Jose Office, at the heart of Silicon Valley, CA. The successful candidate will be directly involved in the architecture, design, development, prototyping, and lab-testing of cutting-edge wireless chipsets that go into leading mobile phone manufacturers' products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and development of RFICs for mobile handset applications, including Class A, AB/E/F, Push-Pull Differential PAs, Doherty, and other high-efficiency advanced topologies.
  • Expertise in RF & 3D EM modeling of RFICs and familiarity with PA parameters such as gain, linearity, PAE, P3dB, input/output matching, and stability.
  • Collaboration with a group of analog/RF IC design experts in the development of cellular-band ICs that transmit, receive, and/or switch signals to or from antennas.
  • Collection, tracking, and resolution of performance and circuit design issues.
  • Drive architectural innovation for industry-leading performance and collaborate with other design centers.
  • Drive RFIC PA tape-outs for fulfilling product schedules and mentor/train junior engineers.
Qualifications
  • Industry expert with transistor-level Power Amplifier design in III-V or Si-based process technology.
  • Familiarity with basic device physics and the ability to develop and use advanced linear and nonlinear models or simulation techniques.
  • Expert-level RF and microwave engineering knowledge to optimize RF performance of the RFIC.
  • Proficient with simulation tools, analog and RF circuit test characterization techniques, and equipment.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work with other design centers and junior engineers to resolve and debug performance issues.
Requirements
  • BS Degree and 12 years' experience required, or MSEE and 8 years' experience or Ph.D. graduates with 3 years of industry experience.
  • Proficient with amplifier modes of operation: Class A, AB, C, E, F, understanding of power amplifier design fundamentals.
  • Industrial expertise with RFIC design experience using CMOS/GaAs/SiGe HBT for PAs.
  • Proficient in ADS and HFSS, and experience with design simulation tools or equivalent - APD, Cadence Virtuoso.
  • Expert with analog circuit design principles and basic EM theory.
  • Lab experience to perform IC/MCM characterization and debugging.
  • Team player and self-motivated to meet challenging product requirements and schedules.
  • Experience of having delivered Power Amplifier RF front-end products in the cellular handset industry is preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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