Module Development Engineer - RF Test

Intel Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an RF Module Development Engineer to drive testability and manufacturability for analog/RF products. You will design test boards, develop production testing, and collaborate across teams to optimize testing and yield.

The role requires onsite presence and involves ATE, BERTS, scopes, and DFx collaboration from feasibility to ramp. Strong RF design/test experience and Cadence Allegro are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires US citizenship for government customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's with 3+ years or Master's with 2+ years or PhD with 0+ years in electrical engineering or related STEM with 3+ years RF design/test.
• 2+ years IC test experience.
• 2+ years ATE testing, test methodology, electronics design, or product development.
• 2+ years lab equipment experience (mixed-signal scopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, etc).
• 3+ years Cadence Allegro board design.

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop testability and manufacturability of analog/RF products.
• Design test boards with suppliers to test RF products.
• Collaborate with customers to optimize production testing.
• Develop and debug software for test equipment (ATE, scopes).
• Perform ATE-to-DV correlation and debug performance issues.
• Evaluate new analog IP designs on ATE and resolve issues.
• Characterize boards and test setups for power/thermal performance.
• Release production test solutions ensuring quality and yield.
• Calibrate power delivery for binning and performance.

Skills

RF testing

Python scripting

LabVIEW

Digital/Analog testing

Education

Electrical engineering or related STEM degree

Tools

HFSS

ADS

PowerSi

Cadence Allegro

VNA/oscilloscopes/spectrum analyzers

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.

Note: This role requires regular onsite presence to fulfill essential job responsibilities. As an RF Module Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and quality in analog and RF test. You will play a pivotal role in the design and manufacturability of Intel's cutting-edge products, ensuring they meet both internal and industry standards. This role offers you the opportunity to make a tangible impact by developing and implementing advanced testing methodologies that directly contribute to product performance, reliability, and overall excellence. Collaborating across teams, you will influence design-for-test (DFT) initiatives, optimize production testing, and support product development from feasibility through production ramp. Join us to shape the future of analog integrated circuit development and help propel Intel's mission of creating world-changing technology. Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and develop testability and manufacturability of analog and/or RF products
• Design test boards with suppliers to test RF products
• Collaborate with customers to develop optimize production testing
• Develop and debug software programs to drive advanced test equipment such as BERTS, scopes, and automatic test equipment (ATE).
• Perform ATE-to-DV correlation, debug functionality and performance issues
• Evaluate new analog IP designs on ATE and work with design and product development teams to identify and resolve functionality and performance issues.
• Perform ATE and bench device characterization
• Release production test solutions that ensure product quality, yield optimization, and post-release issue resolution.
• Test and characterize analog circuits for power and thermals, including thermal profiling and recipe tuning for production thermal control.
• Provide calibration for power delivery enabling power and performance binning.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States government customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions.

• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain andmaintainUS Government TS Security Clearanceand SCI access
• Bachelor's and 3+ years or a Master’s and 2+ years or a PhD and 0 years in electrical engineering or related STEM degree with 3+ years of experience in RF design and test
• 2+ years of experience with IC Test experience
• 2+ years of experience in ATE testing, test methodology, electronics design, or product development
• 2+ years of experience with lab equipment such as mixed-signal oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, VNAs, TDRs
• 2+ years of experience with electrical simulation tools such HFSS, ADS, PowerSI
• 3+ years of experience with board design using Cadence Allegro

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of Digital, Analog, Mixed signal, high speed testing, tester hardware design
• Programming skills with scripting language such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the- art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $115,110.00-219,550.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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