Principal RFIC Design Engineer

Analog Devices; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. seeks a Principal RFIC Design Engineer to lead RF/analog front-end development for wireless SOCs, guiding cross-functional teams in CMOS technology and silicon-level validation.

The candidate should have 15+ years in analog/RF design, experience with LNAs, Mixers, PAs, and strong modeling, Verilog-A/AMS, and Matlab skills, plus effective mentoring and communication. Travel ~10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced semiconductor RF IC design experience in CMOS processes.
• Experience leading RF front-end blocks (LNAs, Mixers, PAs) and chip/IP integration.
• Strong system/behavioral modeling and simulation for trade-offs.
• Experience with full silicon and production development flow.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform RFIC design, integration, development, and validation for RF/ wireless SOC.
• Define front-end requirements and block specifications with system teams.
• Coordinate chip integration and guide layout teams.
• Support characterization, production test development, and customer qualification.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

RFIC design

CMOS processes

System-level modeling

Mentoring

Communication

Education

MSEE + 15+ years

PhD + 10+ years

Tools

Verilog-A/AMS

Matlab

RF simulation tools

Job description

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Principal RFIC Design Engineer

ADI's Digital Business Unit is seeking a Principal RFIC design engineer to join the R&D team and enable the next generation of intelligent RF/wireless communication products.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform RFIC design, integration, development, and validation for an intelligent integrated RF/wireless communication system-on-chip (SOC)
• Work with system teams and digital teams to build up RF/Analog front-end design requirements and block specifications
• Coordinate chip integration with other analog/RFIC design engineers and provide guidelines for layout teams
• Work with product application teams and production teams to complete the chip characterization, production test development, and end-customer supports
• Provide technical support and mentor junior members of the team

A successful candidate must have a good understanding of communication theories and DSP concepts, and have experience in wireless transceiver design and the full silicon and production development flow. Candidate must be familiar with modern wireless transceiver architecture design, system/behavior level modeling, and simulation for trade-off analysis and performance evaluation.

Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

• MSEE degree with 15+ years or Ph.D. degree with 10+ years of industry experience in Analog or RF circuit design with advanced CMOS processes.
• Design experience with RF front-end circuits, including LNAs, Mixers, and PAs, and baseband analog/mixed-signal circuits.
• Design experience with the chip/IP integration lead on the RF/Analog front end and coordination of the entire project.
• Must have a strong background in CMOS RF transceiver architectures for modern communication systems.
• Experience with EM extraction and modeling for custom passive devices is preferred.
• Solid understanding of device physics and advanced CMOS process.
• Sufficient familiarity with Verilog-A/AMS and Matlab for behavioral modeling and system-level simulations
• Strong knowledge of RF/Analog circuit simulation tools and testing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, including a spectrum analyzer and a network analyzer.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design experience with Analog front-end circuits, including baseband analog circuits such as ADC/DAC and filter design.
• Design experience in WiFi/Bluetooth/Cellar system is strongly preferred.
• Design experience with low-power transceivers is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of RF production level test is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge in wireless/digital communication theory and DSP is preferred.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI - a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.