Sr Principal Design Engineer

Key Roles and Responsibilities:   

• The design and development of RF LNA, switches and/or controller for cellular applications, potentially using SOI, SiGe and Bulk CMOS 

• Support standalone LNA and switch modules and their integration into a multi-chip module (MCM) 

• Working with the internal module customers with die deliverables and optimizing the RF chain 

• Working with layout designers to use best practices for layout 

• Designing and using analog blocks like Bandgap, LDO, Bias circuits etc. from time to time 

• Creating test laminates to measure the taped-out hardware and working with Lab technicians to troubleshoot measurements issues and perform sim vs meas correlation 

• Conducting peer reviews of their designs, including expected and/or actual results 

• Writing regular program updates and communicating progress and issues in a clear and concise manner. 

• Be able to execute to an aggressive schedule 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of experience  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in LNA, switch and/or other RFIC design 

• Extensive experience designing with HFSS, Cadence, and ADS 

• Strong background with RF measurements and characterization 

• Experience in standard RF design techniques and best practices 

• Working knowledge of device physics for IC design, especially tradeoffs for LNA and switch configuration 

• Strong background in various linear and nonlinear simulation techniques and simulators 

• Capable of refining their simulation results to achieve excellent predictability with the goal of first pass success 

• Good communication skills 

• Be able to work independently 

• Knowledge of RF PA design and other large signal circuit design is considered a plus 

• Candidates with successful release of production LNA and switches for mobile applications would be highly considered  

Position Location: Greensboro, NC 

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