Senior RF Front-End IC Engineer (Switches & LNAs)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff RF Design Engineering to drive RF front‑end block design using GF RF SOI tech. You will design switches, tuners and LNAs with associated digital/analog/control circuits for 5G and Wi‑Fi, perform schematic/layout and EM simulations, and verify with test plans.

You will interact with global customers and translate requirements into high‑impact reference designs.

Qualifications

• MS in electrical engineering or related field with minimum 8 years of relevant experience
• BS in electrical engineering or related field with minimum 11 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in RFSOI technologies including tapeouts of relevant circuits
• Deep knowledge of standard CAD tools (Cadence, EMX, ADS) and tapeout procedures (corner analysis, DRC, LVS)
• Knowledge of communications system architecture and RF front‑end architecture for cellular and wifi products
• Experience engaging with large global customers and technology partners, presenting technical features and translating them into benefits
• Fluency in English (written & verbal) and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF switches, antenna tuners and LNAs and their related digital/analog/control blocks for 5G FR1/FR3 and Wi‑Fi applications
• Perform RF IC schematic design, layout, parasitic extraction, EM simulations and pre‑silicon verification
• Design for manufacturability, reliability, ruggedness and ESD performance
• Create test plans to characterize silicon performance and validate simulation vs measured data
• Develop design documentation and trade‑offs; communicate capabilities to customers and translate needs into reference designs
• Act as product evangelist, presenting GF technology through talks, webinars and events
• Create technical content to support marketing such as white papers and case studies

Skills

RF design

Schematic design

Customer engagement

Education

MS in electrical engineering

BS in electrical engineering

PhD in electrical engineering

Tools

Cadence

EMX

ADS

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff RF Design Engineering to drive RF front‑end block design using GF RF SOI tech. You will design switches, tuners and LNAs with associated digital/analog/control circuits for 5G and Wi‑Fi, perform schematic/layout and EM simulations, and verify with test plans.

You will interact with global customers and translate requirements into high‑impact reference designs.