Research Engineer – RF Integrated Circuit Design

FONDAZIONE CHIPS-IT; Cascina Vignazza; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fondazione Chips-IT is seeking a Research Engineer to lead the development of RF IC designs for next-generation wireless and high-frequency systems. You will architect and validate RF blocks, collaborate on packaging and co-design, and supervise graduate students.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge research, IP protection, and publication of impactful findings in RF domains as wireless technologies evolve.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in RF/microwave IC design.
• Experience with mmWave circuits and silicon technologies is essential.
• Strong track record in research development and publishing.
• Ability to supervise graduate students and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D on RF and mixed-signal ICs for advanced communication and high-frequency systems.
• Architect, design, and validate RF blocks (LNA, PA, VCO, mixers, synthesizers) in silicon tech.
• Guide system-level integration and collaborate on packaging and co-design.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students working on high-frequency designs.
• Protect IP and publish impactful RF research.
• Track wireless tech trends to shape future research directions.

Skills

RF IC design

mmWave design

RF block design (LNA, PA, VCO, mixers)

System-level integration

Mentoring students

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or RF engineering

PhD in a related field

Job description

Research Engineer – RF Integrated Circuit Design

Are you a skilled RF IC designer ready to tackle the technical challenges of next-generation wireless and high-frequency electronic systems? Fondazione Chips-IT seeks a Research Engineer with a strong background in Radio Frequency (RF) and millimeter-wave (mmWave) IC design to lead pioneering development of integrated circuits for advanced communication, radar, and high-speed wireless applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead R&D activities on RF and mixed-signal integrated circuits for advanced communication, wireless transceivers, and high-frequency systems.
• Architect, design, and validate complex RF blocks (such as LNAs, PAs, VCOs, mixers, and synthesizers) in advanced silicon technologies.
• Guide system-level integration and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on packaging and co-design approaches.
• Supervise Master's and PhD students working on high-frequency designs.
• Protect intellectual property and publish impactful research in the RF domain.
• Track emerging trends in wireless technologies to shape future research directions.