Senior Radio Frequency ICs (RFICs) Design Research Engineer

JR Italy; Pavia; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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An innovative foundation seeks a Senior Research Engineer specializing in RF and millimeter-wave IC design. This role offers the chance to lead the development of advanced phased array transceivers for groundbreaking applications in 6G and radar systems. You will engage in cutting-edge research, mentor students, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic international environment. With competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for visionary engineers eager to make a significant impact in the semiconductor field.

Servizi

Competitive compensation

Lunch tickets

Private health care coverage

Structured growth path

Networking opportunities

PhD program access

Tax deductions for candidates from abroad

Competenze

• PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar with RF/mmWave specialization.
• Strong record of publications or patents in IC design.
• Hands-on experience with RF/mmWave measurements.

Mansioni

• Lead R&D on mmWave integrated circuits for phased arrays.
• Design and validate RF/mmWave building blocks and transceivers.
• Collaborate with teams and supervise students in RFIC design.

Conoscenze

IC Design

RF/mmWave Design

EM Simulation Tools

Leadership

Communication Skills

Formazione

PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Strumenti

Cadence

Keysight

Mentor

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26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role

Are you a skilled IC designer ready to take on the technical challenges of future wireless systems? The Chips-IT Foundation seeks a Senior Research Engineer with a strong background in RF and millimeter-wave IC design to lead cutting-edge development of phased array transceivers for applications in 6G, advanced radar, and sensing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead R&D activities on mmWave integrated circuits for phased arrays and radar systems.
• Design and validate complex RF/mmWave building blocks and full transceivers in CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS.
• Guide system-level integration with 3D and hybrid packaging approaches.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to innovation strategy.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students in RFIC design topics.
• Protect intellectual property and publish impactful research.
• Track emerging trends to shape future research directions.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar, with specialization in RF/mmWave ICs.
• Strong record of publications or patents, and demonstrated R&D achievements.
• Deep knowledge of IC design and EM simulation tools (Cadence, Keysight, Mentor…).
• Hands-on experience with RF/mmWave measurements and lab instrumentation.
• Knowledge of silicon processes and advanced packaging technologies (e.g., 3D integration, SiGe BiCMOS, CMOS).
• Leadership mindset, strong communication skills, and ability to mentor junior team members.
• Visionary, independent thinker with a drive for technological excellence.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
• Possibility to enter into a PhD program, combining work with research that will grant you the PhD title.
• Lunch tickets
• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
• Structured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
• International environment
• Tax deductions: Candidates from abroad, including Italian citizens who have conducted scientific research abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for 6 to 13 years.

The Foundation “Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits,” also known as the Chips-IT Foundation, is a nonprofit research and technology organization under the supervision of the Ministries of Industry.

The Foundation is Italy's first RTO (Research and Technology Organization) focused on semiconductor research and is a center of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a key part of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem.

Missions of the Foundation:

• Promote the design and development of integrated circuits
• Strengthen professional training in microelectronics
• Establish a network of universities, research centers, and enterprises to foster innovation and technology transfer

Disclaimer

No ranking list or list of suitable candidates will be published.

The Foundation reserves the right to:

a. extend or reopen the deadline;

b. revoke this notice;

c. not select from applications if they do not meet the functions outlined, without claims or rights by applicants.