Principal RF IC design engineer

Real Communications Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Real Communications Inc in San Jose, California is seeking a qualified individual for the role of CMOS RFIC Designer. The position involves designing, simulating, and verifying RF integrated circuits for mobile communications, with responsibilities that include cross-functional teamwork and assisting in silicon debugging.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in CMOS RFIC design for mobile devices. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design of CMOS RFIC for mobile handsets.
• In-depth understanding of deep submicron CMOS process.
• Experience in PCB layout and/or IC package design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and verify CMOS RFIC.
• Provide guidelines for floor plan and layout.
• Participate in measurement, characterization, and debugging of silicon.

Skills

Design of CMOS RFIC

Experience in 2G/3G/4G mobile handsets

Familiar with Cadence custom design tools

Knowledge of link budget for RF transceiver

Understanding of transmission line and EM wave theory

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Real Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specialized in the design and sale of highly integrated semiconductor of communication and consumer electronic devices. The company is the leader of technologies in video compression, ADSL and VDSL which generate cost-effective and high performance solution for its customers. Real Communications, Inc. is headquartered at the center of Silicon Valley, San Jose, California.

We offer competitive salary, and comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Paid Time Off, and 401K. There are exciting opportunities for the right candidates to join the company with consistent growth. To find out more, visit our website at www.realcomtec.com

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, simulate, and verify CMOS RFIC (e.g., LNA, mixer, power amplifier, and PLL)
• Provide guidelines of floor plan and layout for CMOS RFIC
• Provide guidelines of silicon package and PCB layout for CMOS RFIC
• Participate in measurement, characterization, and debugging of silicon
• Work within a cross-functional team
• Willing to travel to Asia

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• MS in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in design of CMOS RFIC for 2G/3G/4G mobile handsets (e.g. GSM, CDMA, GPRS, UMTS, and LTE), with proven success in mass production
• In-depth understanding of deep submicron CMOS process and related circuit design issues
• Familiar with Cadence custom design tools and circuit simulator
• Solid knowledge of link budget for RF transceiver is a plus
• Solid understanding of transmission line and EM wave theory is a plus
• Experience in custom on-chip inductor/transformer design is a plus
• Experience in dealing with on-chip noise coupling issues is a plus
• Experience in PCB layout and/or IC package design is a plus

Additional Information

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