Lead RF/Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuits Researcher

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 105,800 - 195,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

MediaTek seeks a Lead Research Scientist for RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits in West Lafayette, Indiana. The candidate will drive next‑generation energy‑efficient circuits and systems for wireless and wireline applications, overseeing cross‑functional teams from feasibility to production.

The role requires a Doctorate with extensive RF/analog/mixed-signal expertise, strong publications, and US patents. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for collaboration across

Qualifications

• Seasoned technical contributor with a strong background in RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits and systems across applications.
• Extensive experience in designing key components of wireless or wireline transceivers, including analog baseband circuits.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience, ideally balanced between research and product development.
• Self-motivated with proactive approach to proposing innovative initiatives in circuits, algorithms, and systems to advance MediaTek’s technology leadership.
• Demonstrated record of innovative contributions, evidenced by IEEE publications and granted US patents.
• Postgraduate education in Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Master’s degree acceptable with strong industry experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Explore technology and market opportunities for the next 3–10 years.
• Proficient in technical pitches to attain buy-in from internal and external customers.
• Manage and lead cross-functional teams for new technology development.
• Pioneer architectures, circuits, algorithms, and systems ahead of academic research and ramping to production.
• Set and maintain detailed technical specifications and schedules.
• Hands-on R&D from feasibility to implementation of new IPs and subsystems, test strategies, and characterizations.
• Incubate novel technology and launch new products with business units.
• Coordinate with university research for long-term technology development.

Skills

RF circuits

Analog design

Mixed-signal design

Transceivers

IC design

Communication systems

Publications

US patents

Education

Doctorate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

IC layout

Design automation scripting

Job description

MediaTek seeks a Lead Research Scientist for RF/analog/mixed-signal circuits in West Lafayette, Indiana. The candidate will drive next‑generation energy‑efficient circuits and systems for wireless and wireline applications, overseeing cross‑functional teams from feasibility to production.

The role requires a Doctorate with extensive RF/analog/mixed-signal expertise, strong publications, and US patents. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for collaboration across