Senior Principal mmWave RF Design Engineer

Cadence; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence seeks an experienced Millimeter-Wave IC Designer to drive high-frequency transceiver development from concept to tape-out and lab validation. You will tackle parasitic extraction, thermal management, and electromagnetic modeling while leading customer engagements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 10+ years in RF IC design, with deep expertise in PAs, LNAs, mixers, VCOs, RF PLLs, and RF signal chains. Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, EMX, Clarity, and Pegasus is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial experience taking mmWave designs from conception to tape-out
• Deep expertise in high-frequency RF design and modeling across PAs, LNAs, mixers, and VCOs
• Experience with RF PLLs, phase noise, spurs, and RF block integration

Responsibilities

• Lead full product lifecycle for mmWave ICs in 30 GHz+ range
• Architect and validate RF transceiver blocks and signal chains
• Drive parasitic extraction, thermal management, and high-frequency electromagnetic modeling
• Engage with customers and cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges at a rapid pace
• Utilize advanced EDA tools for simulation, layout, and verification

Skills

PA design

LNA design

Mixer design

VCO design

RF transceiver architectures

Direct-conversion topologies

Phased-array systems

ACPR, EVM, BER

PLL design (Sigma-Delta FRAC-N)

PFD, charge pumps, dividers

Noise figure optimization

Education

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

VRF

EMX

Clarity

MXL

QRC

Pegasus

System Simulation: VSS

Job description

Cadence seeks an experienced Millimeter-Wave IC Designer to drive high-frequency transceiver development from concept to tape-out and lab validation. You will tackle parasitic extraction, thermal management, and electromagnetic modeling while leading customer engagements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 10+ years in RF IC design, with deep expertise in PAs, LNAs, mixers, VCOs, RF PLLs, and RF signal chains. Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, EMX, Clarity, and Pegasus is essential.