Senior RFIC Design Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. in Santa Clara is seeking an RFIC Design Engineer to define, design and develop complex RFICs for wireless applications including 4G, 5G, WLAN, BT and GPS, using advanced CMOS nodes such as 14nm and 28nm.

You will analyze radio signal paths, perform transistor-level design and verify performance in hardware. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, and contribute in design reviews and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience with RFIC design, transceiver blocks and mixed-signal circuits is expected.
• Familiarity with 4G/5G, WLAN, BT and GPS standards and related simulations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and develop complex RFICs in SoC environments and discrete RFICs.
• Perform circuit topology analysis and transistor-level design of highly-integrated transceivers.
• Contribute to design reviews and project meetings across engineering teams.

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > RFIC Design

General Summary:

This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the definition, design and development of complex radio frequency integrated circuits in complex SoC’s and discrete RFIC’s. Perform radio signal path and circuit topology analysis and detailed transistor-level design of highly-integrated transceivers and associated blocks for wireless applications, 4G, 5G, WLAN, BT and GPS standards using advanced process technologies. Utilize complex analysis, simulation, engineering, science and mathematical principles to compose algorithm structures to solve problems. Assess processing requirements and select devices to meet requirements. Debug and assess performance of algorithms in actual application hardware. Familiar with design in advanced CMOS nodes such as 14nm, 28 nm etc. Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.

Pay Range: $148,987.00 - $209,200.00/year

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