RFIC Design Engineer — mmWave & Sub‐THz Integrated Circuits (Multiple Positions)

Point2 Technology Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Point2 Technology Inc. is seeking an RFIC Design Engineer to develop mmWave and sub-THz ICs for high‑speed interconnects. You will work on circuit blocks, perform schematic and layout tasks in SiGe and CMOS technologies, and help optimize high‑frequency performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires Ph.D. with 3+ years or M.S. with 5+ years in Electrical Engineering, plus hands-on RFIC experience at 20 GHz or higher, and proficiency with Cadence, EMX, and Calibre.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of industry experience, or MS with 5+ years.
• Hands-on experience designing RFIC blocks at mmWave or sub-THz frequencies.
• Experience designing, testing or working with RF systems at frequencies of 20 GHz or higher.
• Strong understanding of high‑frequency IC fundamentals including EM effects, layout impacts, and transmission‑line behavior.

Responsibilities

• Design RFIC blocks including sub-THz RX/TX amplifiers, and other high‑frequency analog circuits.
• Perform schematic‑level and layout‑level design in advanced SiGe and CMOS technologies.
• Model and analyze high‑frequency effects including parasitics, coupling, EM behavior, and transmission‑line interactions.
• Use industry‑standard tools such as Cadence, EMX, HFSS and Calibre for design, simulation, and verification.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to integrate RFIC blocks into system‑level architectures.
• Contribute to design reviews, architecture discussions, and high‑frequency performance optimization.

Skills

RFIC design

mmWave

Sub-THz

teamwork

Schematic/layout

Unix

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

EMX

Calibre

HFSS

Job description

RFIC Design Engineer — mmWave & Sub‑THz Integrated Circuits (Multiple Positions)

Overview

Design next‑generation RF integrated circuits that enable ultra‑high‑speed interconnects for modern data centers. Work on cutting‑edge mmWave and sub‑THz ICs and contribute directly to Point2’s core product architecture. Join a highly technical, fast‑paced team pushing the limits of high‑frequency performance.

Responsibilities

• Design RFIC blocks including sub-THz RX/TX amplifiers, and other high‑frequency analog circuits.
• Perform schematic‑level and layout‑level design in advanced SiGe and CMOS technologies.
• Model and analyze high‑frequency effects including parasitics, coupling, EM behavior, and transmission‑line interactions.
• Use industry‑standard tools such as Cadence, EMX, HFSS and Calibre for design, simulation, and verification.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to integrate RFIC blocks into system‑level architectures.
• Contribute to design reviews, architecture discussions, and high‑frequency performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant industry experience, or M.S. with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands‑on experience designing RFIC blocks at mmWave or sub‑THz frequencies.
• Experience designing, testing or working with RF systems at frequencies of 20 GHz or higher.
• Strong understanding of high‑frequency IC fundamentals including EM effects, layout impacts, and transmission‑line behavior.
• Proficiency with Cadence, EMX, and Calibre; Unix/SKILL experience a plus.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast‑moving environment.

Location(s)

• Irvine, CA (Orange County area)
• Seoul, South Korea