GaN RF Power Amplifier Design Engineer

GlobalFoundries; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks a New College Graduate (PhD) candidate to design, model, and validate RF and wireless transmission systems. You will work on RF GaN PA design, EM modeling, and RFIC layout while collaborating with multiple teams to advance PA performance for wireless and defense applications.

You will contribute to IP through disclosures and to scholarly publications, while expanding expertise in GaN RF platforms and emerging 5G/high-frequency technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, or related field.
• Research experience in RF/microwave power amplifier design, GaN device physics, or RFIC design.
• Fundamental knowledge of RF power amplifier design, GaN HEMT devices, EM simulation tools, and RF measurement equipment.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Fluency in English—written & verbal.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate RF GaN power amplifiers for wireless and defense applications.
• Perform EM modeling, circuit simulation, and layout of RFIC designs.
• Characterize and validate power amplifier performance through bench testing and measurement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process engineering, modeling, and applications to optimize PA performance.
• Contribute to IP by authoring invention disclosures.
• Contribute to publications and conference presentations with scientific results.
• Understand application domains for GaN in power electronics and high-frequency RF.

Skills

RF power amplifier design

GaN devices

EM simulation

RF measurement equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical reporting

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

RF/microwave research experience

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

ADS

Cadence (Spectre)

Cadence tools

Job description

GlobalFoundries seeks a New College Graduate (PhD) candidate to design, model, and validate RF and wireless transmission systems. You will work on RF GaN PA design, EM modeling, and RFIC layout while collaborating with multiple teams to advance PA performance for wireless and defense applications.

You will contribute to IP through disclosures and to scholarly publications, while expanding expertise in GaN RF platforms and emerging 5G/high-frequency technologies.