Principal Engineer-Analog Design RF

Microchip Technology Inc.; Feuchtwangen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced RFIC Design Engineer with a strong background in RF CMOS design to join the Wireless IP Design Group. You will design key RF blocks for Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, UWB, and other wireless products, collaborating with a cross‑functional global team in a highly collaborative environment.

The role requires Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of RF/Analog CMOS IC design or an M.S.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of RF/Analog CMOS IC design experience or M.S. with 7.5+ years.
• Experience in RF TX/RX chain design and RF PLL/Synthesizer design.
• Deep understanding of RF-Analog IC design and product tape-out experience.
• Knowledge of CMOS transistors, inductor physics, noise, linearity, and non-idealities.
• Experience in IC layout and packaging effects on performance including parasitics and cross-talk.
• Hands-on RF lab testing and debugging with spectrum/network analyzers and signal generators.
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and EM tools (Spectre/SpectreRF, PeakView).

Responsibilities

• Design RFIC blocks and modules including synthesizer, VCO, LO, transmitter and receiver chains.
• Own schematic design and simulation to meet performance, area, and power targets.
• Supervise and review layout with floor planning, device matching, routing, shielding, and ESD strategies.
• Translate top-level radio requirements into detailed block specs and budgets.
• Supervise validation and debug, including lab bring-up and correlating measurements to simulations.
• Collaborate with foundry teams to leverage PDKs and device models and ensure reliability.

Skills

RF/Analog CMOS IC design

RF TX/RX chain design

RF PLL/Synthesizer design

CMOS transistor physics

Inductor physics

IC layout effects

RF lab measurement

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre / SpectreRF

PeakView

Job description

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on RFIC Design Engineer with a strong background in RF CMOS design to join our Wireless IP Design Group. In this role, you will be responsible for the design of key RF blocks for Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, UWB, and other wireless products. You will work closely with a cross‑functional global team in a highly collaborative environment that we truly take pride in.

Responsibilities:

• Design RFIC blocks and module including RF Synthesizer, VCO, LO generation, Transmitter and Receiver chains (LNA, mixer, PA, PA driver), baseband blocks, biasing, etc.
• Own schematic design and simulation to meet performance, area, power targets.
• Supervise and review layout, close collaboration with layout engineers on floor planning, device matching, routing, shielding, and ESD strategies.
• Work with system design team to translate top‑level radio and product requirements into detailed block‑level budgets and circuit specifications.
• Supervise validation and debug as needed, including lab bring up, bench measurement, correlation to simulations, and root‑cause analysis of silicon issues.
• Collaborate with foundry technology team to ensure proper use of PDKs and models, and to understand and leverage transistor and passive device models and reliability constraints.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of industry experience in RF/Analog CMOS IC design, or M.S. with 7.5+ years experience.
• Experience in RF TX/RX chain design and/or RF PLL/Synthesizer design.
• Deep understanding of RF-Analog IC design and extensive product level tape‑out experience.
• Deep understanding of CMOS transistors and inductor physics including: noise, linearity, and device non‑idealities, parasitic, on‑chip matching networks.
• Deep understanding of IC layout and packaging effects on circuit performance including: parasitic, cross‑talk, supply/ground/substrate noise coupling, isolation techniques.
• Experience in IC test and debug, including hands‑on work with RF lab equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Proficiency with industry‑standard design tools, including: Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre / SpectreRF, PeakView or similar EM tools for passive/inductor/package modeling.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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