Principal mmWave Design Engineer (Power Amplifiers) - TeraWave
Core
Design and develop mmWave RFICs and mixed-signal ASICs, specifically power amplifiers, for a revolutionary satellite communications network delivering up to 6 Tbps symmetrical data speeds.
Role type
Principal mmWave Design Engineer (Power Amplifiers)
Builds
Optically interconnected satellites in LEO and MEO for enterprise-grade space-based connectivity
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / mmWave RF
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
mmWave silicon integrated power amplifier analysis and design, advanced bipolar and CMOS transistor technologies, electromagnetic theory, IC packaging techniques, Cadence Virtuoso (analog design and layout), load-pull simulations, transient simulation, co-simulation of circuits and EM structures, testing and debugging of mm-wave power amplifier and transmitter systems
Preferred skills
full RF CMOS ASIC lifecycle management, Software-Defined Radio Architectures, ADC/DAC and DSPs, spread spectrum and forward error correction, OFDM/QPSK/QAM modulation types, mentoring junior engineers
Technologies
Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF
Responsibilities
Design and develop RFICs and mixed-signal ASICs; Implement designs using Cadence Virtuoso and similar tools; Develop analog models for verification methodologies; Create and execute test plans pre and post silicon; Conduct noise, linearity, power, mismatch, and other analog impairments tradeoffs; Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, firmware, architecture, and product engineering; Support lab integration and troubleshooting activities; Resolve design and layout issues regarding interface timing, congestion, and implementation challenges; Adopt AI-based methodology throughout the design cycle
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
