RF System Engineer

Broadcom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom in San Jose is seeking a senior hardware engineer to develop RF front-end modules supporting W-CDMA, LTE, 5G NR and Wi-Fi. You will design experiments, bring up measurement setups, and lead debugging and optimization of modules.

Qualifications include a Bachelor in electrical engineering and 12+ years in wireless RF, experience with PA, RF filters, LNA, ET systems, and data processing with MATLAB, Python, or C#. The role offers competitive salary, equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

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 development of advanced FEM architecture and semiconductor process.

Skills

Years of RF experience

RF test equipment

MATLAB

Python

C#

ET systems

DPD concepts

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

MATLAB

Python

C#

Job description

USA-California- San Jose - 1730 Fox Drive

Full time

R027112

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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 include but are not limited to:

• 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.

• 12+ 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 143,800.00 To USD 230,000.00

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.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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