RFIC Design Engineer

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 11 days ago $127,200–$190,800 / year
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As a Principal RFIC Design Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the Engineering Group's RFIC Design team to define and develop complex radio frequency integrated circuits for SoCs and discrete RFICs, focusing on 4G, 5G, 6G, WLAN, BT, and GPS standards. Your daily tasks include circuit-level design based on system requirements, resolving architecture issues, running simulations, collaborating with layout engineers, writing test plans, debugging, and optimizing designs using neural networks. You will work with advanced process technologies and tools like CADENCE, Virtuoso, and ADS, requiring expertise in RF analog circuits, high-performance synthesizers, digital control, and signal processing. This role demands a deep understanding of industry trends and the ability to contribute to new ideas while maintaining clear technical documentation.

Skills

CADENCE Virtuoso ADS RFIC design Analog circuit design Transistor-level design Simulation tools Layout engineering Test plan writing Neural Networks

What you'll do

  • Determines circuit-level specifications based on system-level requirements.
  • Develops architecture and design of RFIC blocks using technical expertise.
  • Runs simulations to evaluate circuit performance under various conditions.
  • Independently floor-plans layout and works with layout engineers for verification.
  • Writes test plans, reviews results, and provides instructions to test engineers.
  • Debugs issues in own work and escalates complex problems as needed.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in transistor-level design of RF analog integrated circuits.
  • Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering with relevant internship or publication.
  • Experience in designing receiver and transmitter RF/Analog circuits, high-performance RF frequency synthesizers, and digital control and signal processing.
  • Proficiency in using CADENCE, Virtuoso, ADS, or similar software tools for design and simulation.
  • Ability to independently floor-plan layout and conduct physical verification of circuit designs.
  • Strong understanding of industry trends and advances related to RFICs and wireless standards.

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