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Principal Engineer-Analog Design RF

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Microchip Technology logoMicrochip Technology · San Diego - Bernardo Center Dr, CA
$75K–$232K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
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Responsibilities

  • Design RFIC blocks and module including RF Synthesizer, VCO, LO generation, Transmitter and Receiver chains (LNA, mixer, PA, PA driver), baseband blocks, biasing, etc.
  • Own schematic design and simulation to meet performance, area, power targets.
  • Supervise and review layout, c lose collaboration with layout engineers on floor planning, device matching, routing, shielding, and ESD strategies.
  • Work with system design team to translate top-level radio and product requirements into detailed block-level budgets and circuit specifications.
  • Supervise validation and d ebug as needed, including lab bring up, bench measurement, correlation to simulations, and root-cause analysis of silicon issues.
  • Collaborate with foundry technology team to ensure proper use of PDKs and models, and to understand and leverage transistor and passive device models and reliability constraints.
  • Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of industry experience in RF/Analog CMOS IC design, or M.S. with 7.5+ years experience.
  • Experience in RF TX/RX chain design and/or RF PLL/Synthesizer design.
  • Deep understanding of RF-Analog IC design and extensive product level tape-out experience.
  • Deep understanding of CMOS transistors and inductor physics including: noise, linearity, and device non-idealities, parasitic, on-chip matching networks.
  • Deep understanding of IC layout and packaging effects on circuit performance including: p arasitic, cross-talk, supply/ground/substrate noise coupling, isolation techniques.
  • Experience in IC test and debug, including hands-on work with RF lab equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.).
  • Proficiency with industry-standard design tools, including: Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre / SpectreRF, PeakView or similar EM tools for passive/inductor/package modeling.
  • Travel Time:
  • 0% - 25%
  • Physical Attributes:
  • Feeling, Hearing, Other, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
  • Physical Requirements:
  • 10% standing, 10% walking, 80% sitting,100% indoors
  • Pay Range:
  • The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $75,000-$232,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
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Benefits

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Additional Information

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: We are looking for an experienced, hands-on RFIC Design Engineer with a strong background in RF CMOS design to join our Wireless IP Design Group. In this role, you will be responsible for the design of key RF blocks for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and other wireless products. You will work closely with a cross-functional global team in a highly collaborative environment that we truly take pride in.


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