Junior Radio Frequency Ics (Rfics) Design Research Engineer

Overview

Role Are you a talented early-career engineer eager to make an impact in next-generation wireless technologies? Fondazione Chips-IT is looking for a Junior Researcher to join its dynamic team working at the frontier of millimeter-wave IC design for phased arrays and radar systems — key technologies for beyond 5G, 6G, advanced sensing, and high-precision radar.

Responsibilities

• Participate in R&D of integrated circuits for mmWave phased arrays.
• Support the design and simulation of RF / mmWave building blocks (LNAs, PAs, Phase Shifters, etc.).
• Collaborate with senior researchers and engineers to develop and validate new concepts.
• Perform measurements using standard RF test equipment in lab settings.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in mmWave ICs and phased array systems.
• Contribute to publications, patents, and conference presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Some experience in IC design, preferably on RF / mmWave applications.
• Familiarity with EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, ADS, HFSS, Momentum, etc.).
• Basic understanding of RF measurements and lab instrumentation.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Curiosity, determination, and creative problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
• Possibility to pursue a PhD alongside your work, integrating your research activities into a structured academic program leading to a doctoral degree.
• 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
• Hybrid work policy
• Tax deductions: Candidates from abroad, comprising Italian citizens, who have carried scientific research activity abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for a period of 6 to 13 years

About Fondazione Chips-IT

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) vertically focused on semiconductor research and stands as a center of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a pivotal center of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem and expertise.

Missions of the Foundation

• promote the design and development of integrated circuits
• strengthen the system of professional training in the field of microelectronics
• ensure the establishment of a network of universities, research centers and enterprises that fosters innovation and technology