RFIC Designer
Core
Design and simulate critical RF/Analog building blocks (LNA, PA, Mixer, filters) from transistor-level to silicon, supporting lab measurements and system-level architecture.
Role type
hands-on IC RFIC designer
Builds
RF circuits and subsystems for cellular IoT chipsets
Domain
Semiconductor / Wireless Communications
Required skills
CMOS RF and analog design, transistor-level design, Cadence Virtuoso, SpectreRF, EM simulation, layout floorplanning, RF measurement equipment usage, silicon debugging, system-level analysis, performance budget allocation
Preferred skills
Experience with LNA, PA, Mixer, RF amplifiers, VCO, interpreting system-level specifications, allocating performance margins, strong analytical thinking
Technologies
Cadence Virtuoso, SpectreRF, EM simulation tools
Responsibilities
Design and simulate critical RF/Analog building blocks such as LNA, PA, Mixer, analog filters; Support lab measurements and silicon debugging to validate and optimize designs; Contribute to system-level analysis and architecture discussions; Participate in defining block and system-level specifications; Support layout floorplanning and physical verification
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC