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RF Passive Design Engineer

San Diego, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-02 → 2026-09-28

Core

Design and tape-out of on-chip RF/AMS passive components including inductors, transformers, capacitors, transmission lines, filters, phase shifters, and couplers for Apple mobile devices.

Role type

Senior IC RF passive design engineer

Builds

RF/AMS chips for Apple mobile devices

Domain

Semiconductor / RF engineering

Required skills

electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering, antenna engineering, EM simulation tools (HFSS, EMX, Momentum), on-wafer measurement (VNA, TDR, LCR meters), circuit design, physical layout, quality assurance

Preferred skills

on-chip EM modeling, industry experience beyond graduate studies

Technologies

HFSS, EMX, Momentum, VNA, TDR, LCR meters

Responsibilities

Own circuit design, EM simulation, physical layout, and quality assurance for tape-out of passive circuits; collaborate with RF, packaging, CAD, and process teams to architect future RF on-chip passives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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