High-Performance RFIC Transceiver Designer

6 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Kyocera International Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior RFIC Design Engineer to join our dynamic team at Kyocera International. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design and development of high-performance RFIC transceivers for our state-of-the-art mmWave solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement end-to-end RFIC design, from concept to implementation, ensuring competitive KPIs for mmWave base station applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate RFIC block-level and system-level architecture, understanding and balancing performance, area, and power consumption requirements.
  • Provide feedback to package and PCB design/layout, importing models to simulation environment and run extensive simulations to capture the impacts of package and PCB on RFIC performance.
  • Full IC Design Flow: In-depth understanding of overall IC design and verification flow, compensation, and calibration, bias circuit, power supply, power management, product yield and reliability analysis, design kits, foundry process, PDK and related design documents, production variations, support of evaluation board design, and design validation.
  • IC Circuit Architecture and Tradeoff: Deep understanding of device physics and models, circuit architecture, and design tradeoffs.
  • Experienced in IC circuit design and analysis and critical layout for some of the following: power amplifier, Low noise amplifier, variable gain amplifier, mixer, filter, opamps, PLL/VCO.
  • EM structure: In-depth knowledge of EM structures: microstrip, combiners, coupler, transformer, directional coupler, mutual coupling and shielding analysis.
  • Product Support: Work with Applications, Product, Test and Manufacturing Engineers to help answer customer questions, assess field failures, support yield improvements, etc.
  • Simulation and Validation: Conduct extensive simulations, modeling, and validation of circuits using industry-standard EDA tools such as AMS and System Verilog to ensure robust performance and functionality across various operating conditions.
  • Silicon Characterization: Collaborate with the test team to define test plans and support silicon characterization efforts to validate and debug the chip's performance.
  • Design Documentation: Prepare comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, design reviews, and data reviews ensuring efficient knowledge transfer within the team.
  • Intellectual Property: Contribute to the creation and protection of intellectual property through patents, solidifying our Kyocera's position as an industry leader.
Requirements
  • M.Sc. with 2+ years of relevant industry experience. or PH.D. in Electrical Engineering, or related fields, with a focus on RF/analog/mm-wave design.
  • Expertise in CMOS and SOI process technologies, deep sub-micron nodes, and RFIC layout techniques.
  • Proficiency in EDA tools such as Cadence, Spectre, Virtuoso, AMS, EMX, HFSS and familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g. Verilog).
  • Experience in automation (e.g. Python, SKILL, etc) is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay based on experience and an annual bonus program for all employees.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • 3 weeks of accrued vacation the first year, higher levels based on years with the company.
  • No cap on vacation accruals - employees can cash out or save with no limit.
  • Immediate 401(k) eligibility - with company match.
  • Pension Program (100% paid by employer).
  • 10 Paid Holidays per year.
  • Generous paid 'Sick time' for managing the unexpected and caring for your family.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family with no wait period.
  • Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer paid).
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Paid time off for volunteer activities.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Adoption Assistance benefit.
  • Various wellness benefits including reimbursement for massages and many of our work locations have on-site gyms
About Kyocera International

Kyocera International is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. We have a wonderful and robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. We are proud to be an AAP/EEO employer and value diversity in our workforce.



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