Senior Device Engineer: RF/Analog & Digital Modeling

MaxLinear; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxLinear is seeking a Senior Staff Device Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA. You will lead R&D in semiconductor device engineering, focusing on device characterization for RF/analog and digital applications, SPICE model development, and PDK creation for advanced CMOS and related technologies.

You will design test structures, perform electromagnetic and thermal analyses, and collaborate with IC design, DEA/CAD groups, and foundry teams to advance PDKs, IPs, and device reliability.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of semiconductor device physics, electromagnetic theory, circuit design fundamentals, and advanced process technology (Fin/GAA-FET CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, HV/BCD).
• Experience in semiconductor device design and characterization, device modeling for SPICE simulation, high-frequency measurements, and electromagnetic simulation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• R&D in semiconductor device engineering focusing on device characterization for RF/analog and digital applications, analysis of variability and reliability, and SPICE/PDK development.
• Test structure design for device layout optimization and PDK development for CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, HV/BCD technologies.
• Electromagnetic and thermal analysis and SPICE model parameter extraction for active/passive devices and interconnects.
• Collaborate with IC design & DEA/CAD groups to develop and improve PDK and foundation IPs.
• Collaborate with foundry technology teams to review process technology, device characteristics, and device reliability.

Skills

Device physics

EM theory

Circuit fundamentals

SPICE modeling

Device characterization

HF measurements

Communication skills

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

PhD Electrical Engineering

Job description

MaxLinear is seeking a Senior Staff Device Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA. You will lead R&D in semiconductor device engineering, focusing on device characterization for RF/analog and digital applications, SPICE model development, and PDK creation for advanced CMOS and related technologies.

You will design test structures, perform electromagnetic and thermal analyses, and collaborate with IC design, DEA/CAD groups, and foundry teams to advance PDKs, IPs, and device reliability.