RFIC Design Engineer I

Silicon Labs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401k with match

RSUs (equity rewards)

Life/AD&D coverage

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Free downtown parking

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Job summary

Silicon Labs, headquartered in Austin, TX, seeks a junior RFIC Design Engineer to join its RFIC Design Team. You will work with seasoned engineers to apply your academic RF knowledge to real-world transceiver challenges and gain experience across IC development stages.

The role emphasizes collaboration with RF, analog, and digital teams, along with mentorship and hands-on project work to build expertise in wireless IC design.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Academic or project experience in RF, analog, or mixed-signal circuit design
• Understanding of fundamental circuit analysis and design principles
• Experience with RF circuit concepts through coursework, research, internships, or project work

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits for wireless transceivers.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, modeling, and design verification.
• Evaluate design performance against technical requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of radio transceiver from initial concept through implementation and validation.
• Analyze simulation and laboratory data to troubleshoot circuit performance.
• Collaborate with RF, analog, digital, layout, systems, validation, and product engineering teams.
• Document design decisions, technical results, and engineering recommendations.
• Develop technical expertise through mentorship, design reviews, and hands-on project experience.

Skills

RF circuit design

Analog/Mixed-signal design

Circuit simulation

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Circuit simulation tools

RF measurement equipment

Semiconductor design workflows

Job description

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

Meet the Team

You’ll join Silicon Labs’ RFIC Design Team, developing radio transceivers for innovative IoT wireless products. Our team designs the analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuitry that enables reliable wireless communication across Silicon Labs’ portfolio.

As a new college graduate, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and apply your academic knowledge to real-world RF design challenges while building expertise across the integrated circuit development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits for wireless transceivers.
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, modeling, and design verification.
• Evaluate design performance against technical requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of radio transceiver from initial concept through implementation and validation.
• Analyze simulation and laboratory data to troubleshoot circuit performance.
• Collaborate with RF, analog, digital, layout, systems, validation, and product engineering teams.
• Document design decisions, technical results, and engineering recommendations.
• Develop technical expertise through mentorship, design reviews, and hands-on project experience.

Skills You Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Academic or project experience in RF, analog, or mixed-signal circuit design.
• Understanding of fundamental circuit analysis and design principles.
• Experience with RF circuit concepts through coursework, research, internships, or project work.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation, modeling, and design-analysis methods.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and evaluate circuit performance.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.

The following skills will be considered a plus:

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to RF, analog, or mixed-signal IC design.
• Exposure to radio transceiver architectures and wireless communication systems.
• Experience with RF measurement, simulation, or laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of signal processing principles.
• Exposure to integrated circuit design tools and semiconductor design workflows.
• Familiarity with common RF concepts, including noise, linearity, gain, matching, and frequency response.
• Participation in engineering competitions, technical organizations, research publications, or relevant student leadership activities

Benefits & Perks

You can look forward to the following benefits:

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans
• Highly competitive salary
• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
• Equity rewards (RSUs)
• Life/AD&D and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Back-Up childcare
• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
• Flexible PTO schedule
• 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free downtown parking
• Onsite gym
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
• Monthly company updates with our CEO

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $78,750 - $146,250 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.