RF System Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grant

Annual equity awards

Job summary

Broadcom in San Jose is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to develop RF front-end modules for standards such as W-CDMA, LTE, NR 5G and Wi-Fi. You will design experiments, build and optimize measurement setups, and lead module debugging and optimization.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years in wireless RF, with hands-on experience with PA characterization, ET/DPD, LNA and RF filters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years of work experience in wireless RF areas.
• Proficiency in using RF test equipment for the characterization of power amplifiers.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and C#) for data processing.
• Knowledge of PA, RF filters, LNA, and ASW.
• Understanding of Envelope Tracking (ET) systems, including PA and supply modulator.
• Understanding of ET/APT behavior, including linearity (AM-AM/AM-PM distortion).
• Understanding of, and hands‑on experience with, memory and memoryless DPD.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, project‑oriented, self‑motivated team environment with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and conduct experiments for module performance characterization.
• Design, bring up, and troubleshoot measurement setups.
• Lead module debugging, tuning, and optimization.
• Collect, analyze, and report DoE findings.
• Contribute to the development of advanced FEM architecture and semiconductor process.

Skills

RF test equipment

Power amplifiers

MATLAB

Python

C#

RF filters

LNA

Envelope Tracking

DPD

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Join this team focused on developing leading-edge solutions for the current and emerging wireless RF market. Develop innovative RF front-end modules for standards such as W-CDMA, HSDPA/HSUPA, LTE, LTE-Advanced, NR 5G, and Wi-Fi to shape the next-generation product family. You will be an integral part of a winning project team designing highly integrated modules, responsible for hardware development and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and conduct experiments for module performance characterization.


• Design, bring up, and troubleshoot measurement setups.


• Lead module debugging, tuning, and optimization.


• Collect, analyze, and report DoE findings.


• Contribute to the development of advanced FEM architecture and semiconductor process.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.


• 10+ years of work experience in wireless RF areas.


• Proficiency in using RF test equipment for the characterization of power amplifiers.


• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and C#) for data processing.


• Knowledge of PA, RF filters, LNA, and ASW.


• Understanding of, and hands‑on experience with, Envelope Tracking (ET) systems, including PA and supply modulator.


• Understanding of ET/APT behavior, including linearity (AM-AM/AM-PM distortion).


• Understanding of, and hands‑on experience with, memory and memoryless DPD.


• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, project‑oriented, self‑motivated team environment with strong communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.


• Demonstrated ability in documentation.

Compensation And Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 121,900.00 To USD 195,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.


• The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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