Senior RFIC Engineer (M/F/D)

Adtran Networks SE; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Internal training program

Fitness, commuting and kindergarten

Zusammenfassung

Adtran seeks an experienced RFIC engineer to lead design, validation, and technology choices for high‑speed analog RFICs used in optical transceivers and engines.

You will drive specifications, roadmaps, and silicon bring‑up across multiple platforms while mentoring a team of RFIC engineers and collaborating with CAD/layout groups to advance next‑generation optical technology.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in high‑speed analog/RFIC design.
• Proven experience with optical transceivers or optical engine RFICs.

Aufgaben

• Support architecture, design, and validation of high‑speed RFICs for optical transceivers.
• Define RFIC specs and roadmaps aligned with 100G/800G platforms.
• Own technology selection across SiGe BiCMOS, RF CMOS, and foundries.
• Drive RFIC development from concept to MP and bring‑up.
• Mentor RFIC engineers and junior designers; support CAD/layout teams.
• Contribute to long‑term optical engine concepts and technology strategy.

Kenntnisse

RFIC design

High‑speed analog

Optical transceivers

Noise and linearity optimization

Cadence flow

Mentoring engineers

Ausbildung

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Spectre

Electro‑optic CAD tools

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Principle Duties and Essential Functions

• Support the architecture, design, and validation of high‑speed RFICs (Laser Drivers, TIAs, analog front‑ends) for optical transceivers and optical engines
• Define RFIC specifications and roadmaps aligned with coherent and direct‑detect optical platforms (100G, 800G ZR / ZR+, 1.6T ZR / ZR+)
• Own technology selection and trade‑offs across SiGe BiCMOS, RF CMOS, and advanced foundry processes
• Drive RFIC development through the full lifecycle: concept → silicon → bring‑up → DVT → PVT → MP
• Ensure RFIC performance against key metrics: bandwidth, noise, linearity, output swing, power, and robustness
• Mentor and technically guide RFIC engineers and junior designers
• Support recruitment and capability building (RFIC design, CAD, layout)
• Contribute to long‑term technology strategy and next‑generation optical engine concepts
• Represent RFIC technology internally and externally (foundries, partners, universities)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in high‑speed analog / RFIC design
• Proven experience with optical transceiver or optical engine RFICs
• a Deep expertise in: RFIC and high‑speed analog circuit design
• Laser Drivers, TIAs, coherent / high‑speed analog front‑ends
• Noise, linearity, signal integrity, and power optimization
• Strong experience with Cadence design flow (Virtuoso, Spectre, EM tools)
• Experience supporting silicon bring‑up, characterization, and qualification
• Solid understanding of electro‑optic integration with Silicon Photonics
• Good communication skills across disciplines and geographies
• Comfortable working in a matrix, multi‑site organization

Benefits

• Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment
• Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture
• Flexible working hours model
• Internal training program
• Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowances as well as drinks and fruits for free
• Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products

About Adtran

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.